Wallace's Heel Well, Ayr

#15 among attractions in Ayr

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Wallace's Heel Well or Wallace's Heel is located beside the River Ayr near the old Holmston lime kiln, Ayr, Scotland. It is a petrosomatoglyph said to represent the imprint of a heel and is associated with the story of an escape from English soldiers made by the Scottish hero William Wallace. ()

Coordinates: 55°27'26"N, 4°36'10"W

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Ayr United Kingdom

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Wallace's Heel Well – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ayr Racecourse, Ayr Cathedral, Ayr Central, Gaiety Theatre.

0.6 miNW
Horse track, Gambling, Sport venue
Ayr Racecourse, Ayr
15 min walk • Ayr Racecourse, nestled in the historic coastal town of Ayr, Scotland, is a premier destination for horse racing enthusiasts and casual tourists alike. This illustrious venue is renowned for hosting some of Scotland's most prestigious races, including the Scottish...
1 miNW
Church
Ayr Cathedral, Ayr
27 min walk • The Cathedral Church of Saint Margaret, also known as Ayr Cathedral, is a Roman Catholic cathedral located in Ayr, Scotland. It is the seat of the Bishop of Galloway, and the mother church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Galloway.
0.9 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Ayr Central, Ayr
24 min walk • Ayr Central is covered shopping centre in Ayr, Scotland. Built on a brown field site on Kyle Street, which had been abandoned for fifteen years, the development cost £75 million.
1.2 miW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Gaiety Theatre, Ayr
30 min walk • The Gaiety Theatre is a category B listed performing arts venue in Ayr, Scotland. It is noted for its interior rococo features, its atmosphere and its acoustics.
0.9 miN
Church
Good Shepherd Cathedral, Ayr
23 min walk • The Good Shepherd Cathedral in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland was the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Galloway.
1.1 miW
55°27'46"N • 4°37'43"W
West Kirk, Ayr
28 min walk • Church
1.1 miNW
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Somerset Park, Ayr
28 min walk • Somerset Park is a football stadium located in Ayr, South Ayrshire, Scotland. It has been the home of Ayr United since they were founded in 1910. Prior to that, it was the home ground of Ayr, who merged with Ayr Parkhouse to form Ayr United.