Ayr Craigie Club Site
is Ayre any good, is it dog friendly as in good off site off lead walks, is Ayre itself nice, good beach etc. Any info welcome
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Take it you mean Ayr in Scotland?
Not been for a few years, but don't expect it has changed that much. Site was fine whenwe were there.
The Ayrshire coast has lots of good beaches, and there is quite a lot to see in the area too. Ayr itself is a pretty ordinary town.
Sorry, cannot help re dogs.
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If it's the Ayr CC site in Ayrshire, Scotland you want to know about, It is an urban site situated at the side of a public park, within walkable distance of the town of Ayr. The walk into town follows the River Ayr from the park to the harbour. Ayr beach and those to the north and south are extensive. The area has historical association with Robert Burns and there are many top quality golf courses within a half hour drive of the town. If you like horse racing the Ayr racecourse is but a few minutes walk from the site. Best to check with the warden about dogs as it's been a few years since we were there and bylaws may have changed.
K
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We haven't stayed there, but did have a look whilst we were staying at The Ranch, Maybole (Affiliated Site) As K says, it is an urban site. Not our cup of tea at all.
It's a lovely area with some nice beaches. We also had a look at 'the other club's site' Culzean Castle.
As members of both clubs, if we return to the area, would go to Culzean.
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We haven't stayed there, but did have a look whilst we were staying at The Ranch, Maybole (Affiliated Site) As K says, it is an urban site. Not our cup of tea at all.
It's a lovely area with some nice beaches. We also had a look at 'the other club's site' Culzean Castle.
As members of both clubs, if we return to the area, would go to Culzean.
Where there is plenty of dog walking space in the castle grounds next door.
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We haven't stayed there, but did have a look whilst we were staying at The Ranch, Maybole (Affiliated Site) As K says, it is an urban site. Not our cup of tea at all.
It's a lovely area with some nice beaches. We also had a look at 'the other club's site' Culzean Castle.
As members of both clubs, if we return to the area, would go to Culzean.
Where there is plenty of dog walking space in the castle grounds next door.
Thanks TW ...... forgot to say that
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Last time we were there you could walk your dog off lead through the park and then along the river in the opposite direction to the the town.
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Oh, NEB, every time!
Culzean Castle C&CC had some dark pitches and wasn't very wonderful. The dog walking was the best thing about it to my mind.
NEB has the beach for dogs and wins hands down in my opinion.
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thanks for replies. The reviews of the town are not to good and the location of the site sounds dubious. What about culzaen castle ccc site would that be a better bet or should I just go to new England bay. ???
Nothing dubious about Craigie Gardens I can assure you.
Culzean Castle C&CC site has a very steep exit, otherwise looks fine
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If you were wanting to stay around the Ayr area, and given your requirements re dog walks, I would say that Culzean Castle is your best bet.
However, if proximity to Ayr is not important I have to agree with TW. New England Bay wins hands down. We went (for the 5th or 6th time!) last year. Went with friends ..... 4 Cocker Spaniels between us
A great time was had by all
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There are well stocked village shops in both Drummore and Sandhead (which also has a cash point) so not as remote as it seems
Site reception
sell fresh bread rolls etc.Nearest supermarkets are in Stranraer, but most every day provisions are available in the village shops.
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Not in walking distance (maybe 3-4 miles in either direction from the site?) but both are licensed and sell tobacco products
As long as you're organised, you won't run out of 'essential provisions'
It's probably the most dog friendly area we have visited in the UK.
If you do decide to go, I'm sure you'll love it!
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There are also mobile shops calling at New England Bay - it is worth planning around the fish and chip van's visit.
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Having just spent two weeks in that area, I was not impressed by the town of Ayr itself although I can thoroughly recommend the CL we stayed on. The site is called Auchenwynd CL and is just a short walk from the town of Maybole. There are some lovely dog
friendly coastal towns and villages my favourite being the small fishing village of Dunure just 8miles south of Ayr. Besides being a picturesque village it has a dog friendly cafe and Inn overlooking the harbour.
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Whilst Ayr (the town) is looking a bit tired the CC site at Craigie Gardens is the usual high standard of CC main sites. It is shielded by trees which screens the site. It has a good cyle path along the coast. There is a bus service and a good train service to Glasgow etc. Although I favour small CLs I have stayed on the site on 3 occasions and always been happy with it.
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The town of Ayr as stated is a bit run down since the usual shopping centre has been biult at the top end of the town,the Wetherspoons in the old Kirk is not bad for a bargan meal and the Haggis made by the Butcher (cannot remember name)near the raiway station is good,the club site was when we went was up to a good standard
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I and my wife are dog owners and are members who use the Craigie Gardens on a regular basis ,the site is situated in the town ,bus stop nearby,dog walk outside the site either on the left or go to the right past the university building on to the riverside
,go to the right into town or left along the riverbank. if you go along the riverbank into the town carry on to the beach walks on the promenade are nice .0
