North Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Dalry

Dalry is a town in North Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 5,560 people. Within 50 km by road there are 222 places to visit — 82 forts & heritage, 59 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints and 20 parks. The must-see places are The Barony of Kersland (3 km), Cleeves Cove (4 km) and Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (5 km).

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

Dalry at a glance

Location
North Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 5,560
Coordinates
55.7096° N, 4.7217° W
Places within 50 km
222 (222 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 Dalry

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Dalry: 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 Dalry

115 forts & heritage within 100 km of Dalry. The closest is The Barony of Kersland (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Dalry

68 churches within 100 km of Dalry. The closest is St Brigid's Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Dalry

33 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Dalry. The closest is Law Hill (10 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Law Hill · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Goldenberry Gate · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~13 km · Must-see
  • Hill of Stake · viewpoint · Renfrewshire · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Windy Hill · viewpoint · Renfrewshire · ~18 km · Must-see
  • Neilston Pad · viewpoint · East Renfrewshire · ~24 km · Must-see
  • Gleniffer Braes · viewpoint · Renfrewshire · ~25 km · Must-see

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Parks near Dalry

25 parks within 100 km of Dalry. The closest is Eglinton Country Park (10 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Dalry

13 museums within 100 km of Dalry. The closest is Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Dalry

10 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Dalry. The closest is Kilbirnie Loch (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Kilbirnie Loch · lake · North Ayrshire · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Castle Semple Loch · lake · Renfrewshire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Loch Libo · lake · East Renfrewshire · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Loch Thom · lake · Inverclyde · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Loch Fad · lake · Argyll and Bute · ~31 km · Must-see
  • Loch Humphrey · lake · West Dunbartonshire · ~39 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Dalry

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 23 km on the road.

  1. Start in Dalry
  2. 6 km Kilbirnie Castle · heritage site, North Ayrshire
  3. 1 km St Brigid's Church · church, North Ayrshire
  4. 4 km The Barony of Kersland · heritage site, North Ayrshire
  5. 4 km Cleeves Cove · cave, North Ayrshire
  6. 3 km Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume · museum, North Ayrshire
  7. 5 km Back to Dalry

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From travellers near Dalry

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How to reach Dalry

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    Within 15 km of Dalry

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Dalry by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage82115The Barony of Kersland (3 km)
    Churches5968St Brigid's Church (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2033Law Hill (10 km)
    Parks2025Eglinton Country Park (10 km)
    Museums1013Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (5 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs810Kilbirnie Loch (8 km)
    Beaches & coast910Ardrossan Castle (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves37Little Cumbrae (18 km)
    Treks47West Island Way (33 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens25Dawsholm Park Local Nature Reserve (41 km)
    Caves23Cleeves Cove (4 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Al Furqan Mosque (42 km)
    Waterfalls11Glenashdale Falls, Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran (44 km)

    Dalry: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Dalry?

    The Barony of Kersland (heritage site, about 3 km), Cleeves Cove (cave, about 4 km), Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (museum, about 5 km), Kilbirnie Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), St Brigid's Church (church, about 7 km), Kilbirnie Loch (lake, about 8 km).

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

    222 places on Spotwander: 82 forts & heritage, 59 churches, 20 hill stations & viewpoints, 20 parks, 10 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Dalry?

    The Barony of Kersland, about 3 km by road; Kilbirnie Castle (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Dalry?

    St Brigid's Church, about 7 km by road; Kilwinning Abbey (8 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Dalry?

    Law Hill, about 10 km by road; Goldenberry Gate (13 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Dalry?

    Start in Dalry, visit Kilbirnie Castle, then St Brigid's Church, then The Barony of Kersland, then Cleeves Cove, then Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume, and drive back — about 23 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Dalry?

    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 Dalry

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