Region guide

East Ayrshire

East Ayrshire Council area covering the highest summit and wider mountain geography for the area.

East Ayrshire mountain map

Adventures

Mountains

Routes

Use these route-linked adventures to plan the trails and traverses that sit inside this region.

Challenging

East Ayrshire Three Peaks Route

East Ayrshire Three Peaks links Blackcraig Hill, Blacklorg Hill, and Mullwharchar as a practical county challenge rather than one single uninterrupted mountain path. The route uses the strongest summit order and expects short connector transfers between mountain bases over about 3 days.

  • Distance29.6 km
  • Days3 days
  • High point700M

Towns and villages

Supporting planning details for where trips start, finish, or stay overnight in this region.

Route access point

East Ayrshire Three Peaks Finish

Reference finish access point used for the East Ayrshire Three Peaks route on the approach to Mullwharchar. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.

Route access point

East Ayrshire Three Peaks Start

Reference start access point used for the East Ayrshire Three Peaks route on the approach to Blackcraig Hill. Exact parking and the first signed path entry depend on the chosen approach line.