The Bistro & The Ayrshire Coastal Path
9 Sandgate, Ayr
For huge sea vistas and sweeping shorelines, try the 100-mile Ayrshire Coastal Path. A rugged clifftop stretch from historic Dunure Castle to Ayr leads to The Bistro, a contemporary bar-diner showcasing local produce in impressively crafted Euro-Scots dishes.

The Broch Café & The Rob Roy Way
Main Street, Strathyre
The 79-mile Rob Roy Way honouring Scotland’s most famous outlaw passes through Strathyre village. Walkers on the trail (and cyclists on NCR7) can recharge at the welcoming, outdoorsy Broch Café, with well-sourced breakfasts and light lunches, great cakes and a pétanque court.

The Frying Dutchman Café & The Great Trossachs Path
75–77 Main Street, Callander
The 28-mile Great Trossachs Path runs from Callander to Loch Lomond, linking with other trails. A jaunt on any section (generally easy-going, oft-cyclable) will help justify a top-notch traditional fish supper at the Frying Dutchman Café in Callander.

Fyne Ales Farm Brewery & Ardkinglas Estate
Achadunan, Cairndow
Scotland’s woodlands loom large at Ardkinglas Estate, Loch Fyne. Here literally be giants, including the ‘mightiest conifer in Europe’. Refresh at nearby farm brewery Fyne Ales with some award-winning beers. Picnics welcome or bring a takeaway from Loch Fyne Oysters.

Sugar Boat & The John Muir Way
30 Colquhoun Square, Helensburgh
This popular stretch of The John Muir Way runs from Loch Lomond, over the Highland boundary fault, to Helensburgh, home to stylish bistro Sugar Boat. It’s a welcoming spot with square-side seats, good wines and all-day menus from breakfast through to family-friendly dinner.