We are off to see the former racecourse today before the Marymass races take place at the weekend. the walk is entirely on surfaced paths and pavements and on one section of quiet road.

Let's Explore Irvine. Designated a New Town in 1966 it wasn't always this way. From the busiest west coast harbour guarded by a castle to brutal 1970's architecture the town has constantly re-invented itself down the ages.

We will be using part of NCN73 today to head over over to Dreghorn. This is on a surfaced cycle path. The walk is only one way so we will need to catch a bus back. remember to bring some cash or a bus pass.

Today we are off to Irvine Beach Park to have a ( hopefully ) friendly encounter with a dragon. The walk is mostly on surfaced paths and pavements. However some of the route is on short grass or sandy , narrow, uneven paths.

Today we are off to the edge of the Town Moor where Robert Burns gazes out southwards towards Alloway where he was born. The route is on surfaced paths or pavements.

Today's walk will take us to the larger of the two ponds beyond Tarryholm. We will check out the wild life on the bigger pond. The walk is mostly on surfaced paths but these could be muddy.

Today we will be embarking on the journey from the town centre down towards the sea. We will be walking through Low Green where sheep once grazed, through the heartland of the Irvine's lost shipping industry to the harbour.

The Annick Water is the longest tributary of the river Irvine joining it just south east of Tarryholm. The walk is on surfaced paths and pavements, although the route may be changed if the weather has recently been wet.

Today's walk will explore the areas of Eglinton Country Park closest to the courtyard and old castle. The walk is on woodland paths and may be rough and uneven.

Irvine is designated a new town but it's built on that foundations of a very old town.  Find out about the characters of the past whose ghosts may just still walk abroad. On surfaced paths and pavements throughout.