North Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Lamlash

Lamlash is a town in North Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,030 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit — 56 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Holy Island (5 km), Tighvein (6 km) and Brodick Castle (9 km).

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

Lamlash at a glance

Location
North Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,030
Coordinates
55.5336° N, 5.1296° W
Places within 50 km
108 (108 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

Top places to visit near Lamlash

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Forts & heritage near Lamlash

119 forts & heritage within 100 km of Lamlash. The closest is Brodick Castle (9 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Lamlash

61 churches within 100 km of Lamlash. The closest is Cathedral of the Isles and College of the Holy Spirit (35 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Lamlash

39 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Lamlash. The closest is Tighvein (6 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Tighvein · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~6 km · Must-see
  • Ard Beinn · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~10 km · Must-see
  • Goat Fell · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Beinn Tarsuinn · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Cìr Mhòr · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Caisteal Abhail · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~18 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Lamlash

17 beaches & coast within 100 km of Lamlash. The closest is Pladda Lighthouse (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Parks near Lamlash

17 parks within 100 km of Lamlash. The closest is Eglinton Country Park (40 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Lamlash

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Lamlash. The closest is Loch Fad (38 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Loch Fad · lake · Argyll and Bute · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Kilbirnie Loch · lake · North Ayrshire · ~48 km · Must-see
  • Asgog Loch · lake · Argyll and Bute · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Castle Semple Loch · lake · Renfrewshire · ~55 km · Must-see
  • Loch Thom · lake · Inverclyde · ~59 km · Must-see
  • Loch Libo · lake · East Renfrewshire · ~59 km · Must-see

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A one-day trip from Lamlash

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Lamlash
  2. 5 km Holy Island · island, North Ayrshire
  3. 8 km Tighvein · viewpoint, North Ayrshire
  4. 9 km Ard Beinn · viewpoint, North Ayrshire
  5. 5 km Glenashdale Falls, Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran · waterfall, North Ayrshire
  6. 7 km Brodick Castle · heritage site, North Ayrshire
  7. 9 km Back to Lamlash

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How to reach Lamlash

    All places near Lamlash by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Lamlash by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage56119Brodick Castle (9 km)
    Churches1161Cathedral of the Isles and College of the Holy Spirit (35 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1239Tighvein (6 km)
    Beaches & coast1017Pladda Lighthouse (15 km)
    Parks217Eglinton Country Park (40 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs315Loch Fad (38 km)
    Museums211Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (38 km)
    Treks46Arran Coastal Way (11 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves44Holy Island (5 km)
    Caves23King's Cave (18 km)
    Other attractions12Ballochroy Standing Stones (45 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens02Benmore Botanic Garden (69 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Glasgow Central Mosque (82 km)
    Waterfalls11Glenashdale Falls, Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran (10 km)

    Lamlash: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Lamlash?

    Holy Island (island, about 5 km), Tighvein (viewpoint, about 6 km), Brodick Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Ard Beinn (viewpoint, about 10 km), Glenashdale Falls, Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran (waterfall, about 10 km), Arran Coastal Way (trek, about 11 km).

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

    108 places on Spotwander: 56 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 12 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 beaches & coast, 2 parks.

    Which is the nearest fort to Lamlash?

    Brodick Castle, about 9 km by road; Kildonan Castle (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Lamlash?

    Cathedral of the Isles and College of the Holy Spirit, about 35 km by road; St Brendan's Chapel (36 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Lamlash?

    Tighvein, about 6 km by road; Ard Beinn (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Lamlash?

    Start in Lamlash, visit Holy Island, then Tighvein, then Ard Beinn, then Glenashdale Falls, Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran, then Brodick Castle, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Lamlash?

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

    Towns near Lamlash

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