Girvan, ScotlandPenkill CastleTurnberry CastleDalquharran CastleCarleton CastleThomaston CastleCrossraguel Abbey
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Girvan

Girvan is a town in South Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 6,650 people. Within 50 km by road there are 64 places to visit: 29 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 4 churches. The must-see places are Penkill Castle, Turnberry Castle and Dalquharran Castle.

55.2426° N, 4.8555° WPop. 6,650

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Within 30 km16 places
Within 50 km64
Must-see300
Notable0
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Penkill Castle

Heritage site · 6 km

Must-see

Turnberry Castle

Heritage site · 12 km

Must-see

Dalquharran Castle

Heritage site · 12 km

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One day from Girvan

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:06 pm

64 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 Girvan
  2. Turnberry Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Thomaston Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. Dalquharran Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  5. Penkill Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Carleton Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Girvan
Today’s loopGirvanStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Girvan?

Penkill Castle (heritage site, about 6 km), Turnberry Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Dalquharran Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Carleton Castle (heritage site, about 12 km), Thomaston Castle (heritage site, about 16 km), Culzean Castle (heritage site, about 16 km).

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

64 places on Spotwander: 29 forts & heritage, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 4 churches, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Girvan?

Penkill Castle, about 6 km by road; Turnberry Castle (12 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Girvan?

Shalloch on Minnoch, about 29 km by road; Kirriereoch Hill (32 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Girvan?

Start in Girvan, visit Turnberry Castle, then Thomaston Castle, then Dalquharran Castle, then Penkill Castle, then Carleton Castle, and drive back — about 64 km by road in all.