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Woodlands for forest bathing in South Ayrshire

5 places in South Ayrshire that suit forest bathing, with parking, paths and facilities on each page.

Ayr Gorge Woodlands reserve at Failford, South AyrshireAyr Gorge WoodlandsAncient oak, ash and beech in a red sandstone gorge at FailfordWoodland path at Culzean Castle and Country Park, South AyrshireCulzean Castle and Country ParkBeech and conifer woods, ponds and parkland above the Carrick coastTrail through Fullarton Woods, TroonFullarton WoodsMature native woodland with accessible paths on the edge of TroonWoodland track in Rozelle Park, AyrRozelle EstateMature woodland, rhododendron walks and sculpture on the edge of AyrStinchar Bridge in Carrick Forest, South AyrshireStinchar Falls, Carrick ForestRemote forest waterfalls on the Stinchar Burn, with benches for sitting still

Photos: Ayr Gorge Woodlands, Billy McCrorie (CC BY-SA 2.0); Culzean Castle and Country Park, Billy McCrorie (CC BY-SA 2.0); Fullarton Woods, Billy McCrorie (CC BY-SA 2.0); Rozelle Estate, Billy McCrorie (CC BY-SA 2.0); Stinchar Falls, Carrick Forest, Billy McCrorie (CC BY-SA 2.0).