Terringzean CastleRiver Ayr WaySite of Ochiltree CastleMauchline CastleAuchencloigh CastleCessnock Castle
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Auchinleck

Auchinleck is a town in East Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 3,760 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit: 63 forts & heritage, 20 churches and 26 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Terringzean Castle, River Ayr Way and Sorn Castle.

55.4716° N, 4.2934° WPop. 3,760

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Within 30 km35 places
Within 50 km141
Must-see299
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Terringzean Castle, heritage site near Auchinleck
Must-see

Terringzean Castle

Heritage site · 2 km

Must-see

River Ayr Way

Trek · 4 km

Must-see

Sorn Castle

Heritage site · 6 km

Places near Auchinleck by type

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One day from Auchinleck

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:47 pm

51 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Auchinleck
  2. Auchencloigh Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Site of Ochiltree Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Mauchline Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Cessnock Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Sorn Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Auchinleck
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Auchinleck?

Terringzean Castle (heritage site, about 2 km), River Ayr Way (trek, about 4 km), Sorn Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Site of Ochiltree Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Kingencleugh Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Peden's Cave (cave, about 8 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Auchinleck?

141 places on Spotwander: 63 forts & heritage, 20 churches, 26 hill stations & viewpoints, 13 parks, 4 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest fort to Auchinleck?

Terringzean Castle, about 2 km by road; Sorn Castle (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Auchinleck?

Loudoun Kirk, about 20 km by road; Barnweill Church (21 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Auchinleck?

Start in Auchinleck, visit Auchencloigh Castle, then Site of Ochiltree Castle, then Mauchline Castle, then Cessnock Castle, then Sorn Castle, and drive back — about 51 km by road in all.