North Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Beith

Beith is a town in North Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 6,170 people. Within 50 km by road there are 240 places to visit — 88 forts & heritage, 63 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints and 24 parks. The must-see places are Beith Parish Church (1 km), Kilbirnie Loch (2 km) and St Brigid's Church (4 km).

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Beith, Scotland
Beith, North Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Beith at a glance

Location
North Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 6,170
Coordinates
55.7492° N, 4.6368° W
Places within 50 km
240 (240 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks

Top places to visit near Beith

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Beith: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Beith

111 forts & heritage within 100 km of Beith. The closest is Hessilhead (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Beith

70 churches within 100 km of Beith. The closest is Beith Parish Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Beith

35 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Beith. The closest is Windy Hill (13 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Windy Hill · viewpoint · Renfrewshire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Hill of Stake · viewpoint · Renfrewshire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Neilston Pad · viewpoint · East Renfrewshire · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Gleniffer Braes · viewpoint · Renfrewshire · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Law Hill · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Goldenberry Gate · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~20 km · Must-see

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Parks near Beith

25 parks within 100 km of Beith. The closest is Dunlop Millennium Woodland Nature Park (9 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Beith

13 museums within 100 km of Beith. The closest is Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Beith

11 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Beith. The closest is Kilbirnie Loch (2 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Beith

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Beith
  2. 4 km Hessilhead · heritage site, North Ayrshire
  3. 4 km Beith Parish Church · church, North Ayrshire
  4. 2 km Kilbirnie Loch · lake, North Ayrshire
  5. 2 km St Brigid's Church · church, North Ayrshire
  6. 1 km Kilbirnie Castle · heritage site, North Ayrshire
  7. 5 km Back to Beith

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From travellers near Beith

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How to reach Beith

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    Within 15 km of Beith

    • St Machars · church · Renfrewshire · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Beith by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage88111Hessilhead (4 km)
    Churches6370Beith Parish Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1935Windy Hill (13 km)
    Parks2425Dunlop Millennium Woodland Nature Park (9 km)
    Museums1313Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs711Kilbirnie Loch (2 km)
    Beaches & coast810Ardrossan Castle (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves77Little Cumbrae (25 km)
    Treks47West Island Way (37 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens35Dawsholm Park Local Nature Reserve (33 km)
    Caves22Cleeves Cove (9 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Al Furqan Mosque (33 km)
    Waterfalls01Glenashdale Falls, Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran (53 km)

    Beith: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Beith?

    Beith Parish Church (church, about 1 km), Kilbirnie Loch (lake, about 2 km), St Brigid's Church (church, about 4 km), Hessilhead (heritage site, about 4 km), Kilbirnie Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Barr Castle (heritage site, about 5 km).

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

    240 places on Spotwander: 88 forts & heritage, 63 churches, 19 hill stations & viewpoints, 24 parks, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Beith?

    Hessilhead, about 4 km by road; Kilbirnie Castle (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Beith?

    Beith Parish Church, about 1 km by road; St Brigid's Church (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Beith?

    Windy Hill, about 13 km by road; Hill of Stake (15 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Beith?

    Start in Beith, visit Hessilhead, then Beith Parish Church, then Kilbirnie Loch, then St Brigid's Church, then Kilbirnie Castle, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Beith?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; year-round for churches and parks.

    Towns near Beith

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Beith’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Beith on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.