North Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Largs

Largs is a town in North Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 11,340 people. Within 50 km by road there are 217 places to visit — 74 forts & heritage, 56 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints and 17 parks. The must-see places are Clark Memorial Parish Church (1 km), Kelburn Castle (4 km) and Knock Castle (5 km).

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

Largs at a glance

Location
North Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 11,340
Coordinates
55.7963° N, 4.8634° W
Places within 50 km
217 (217 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 Largs

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Forts & heritage near Largs

109 forts & heritage within 100 km of Largs. The closest is Kelburn Castle (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Largs

64 churches within 100 km of Largs. The closest is Clark Memorial Parish Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Largs

48 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Largs. The closest is Hill of Stake (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Largs

21 parks within 100 km of Largs. The closest is Lyle Park (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Largs

12 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Largs. The closest is Loch Fad (16 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Loch Fad · lake · Argyll and Bute · ~16 km · Must-see
  • Loch Thom · lake · Inverclyde · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Kilbirnie Loch · lake · North Ayrshire · ~17 km · Must-see
  • Castle Semple Loch · lake · Renfrewshire · ~20 km · Must-see
  • Loch Libo · lake · East Renfrewshire · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Asgog Loch · lake · Argyll and Bute · ~35 km · Must-see

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Museums near Largs

11 museums within 100 km of Largs. The closest is Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (21 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Largs

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Largs
  2. 1 km Clark Memorial Parish Church · monument, North Ayrshire
  3. 4 km Kelburn Castle · heritage site, North Ayrshire
  4. 7 km Cathedral of the Isles and College of the Holy Spirit · church, North Ayrshire
  5. 10 km Knock Castle · heritage site, North Ayrshire
  6. 4 km Skelmorlie Castle · heritage site, North Ayrshire
  7. 8 km Back to Largs

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How to reach Largs

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Largs by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage74109Kelburn Castle (4 km)
    Churches5664Clark Memorial Parish Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2548Hill of Stake (9 km)
    Parks1721Lyle Park (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs912Loch Fad (16 km)
    Museums1011Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (21 km)
    Beaches & coast910Toward Point Lighthouse (13 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves77Little Cumbrae (13 km)
    Treks47West Island Way (18 km)
    Caves13Cleeves Cove (21 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens23Benmore Botanic Garden (33 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Al Furqan Mosque (47 km)
    Waterfalls11Glenashdale Falls, Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran (42 km)
    Other attractions01Ballochroy Standing Stones (60 km)

    Largs: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Largs?

    Clark Memorial Parish Church (monument, about 1 km), Kelburn Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Knock Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Cathedral of the Isles and College of the Holy Spirit (church, about 7 km), Skelmorlie Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Hill of Stake (hill, about 9 km).

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

    217 places on Spotwander: 74 forts & heritage, 56 churches, 25 hill stations & viewpoints, 17 parks, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Largs?

    Kelburn Castle, about 4 km by road; Knock Castle (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Largs?

    Clark Memorial Parish Church, about 1 km by road; Cathedral of the Isles and College of the Holy Spirit (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Largs?

    Hill of Stake, about 9 km by road; Goldenberry Gate (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Largs?

    Start in Largs, visit Clark Memorial Parish Church, then Kelburn Castle, then Cathedral of the Isles and College of the Holy Spirit, then Knock Castle, then Skelmorlie Castle, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Largs?

    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 Largs

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