South Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Maybole

Maybole is a town in South Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 4,750 people. Within 50 km by road there are 90 places to visit — 42 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints and 3 parks. The must-see places are Maybole War Memorial (1 km), Baltersan Castle (3 km) and Crossraguel Abbey (4 km).

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Maybole, Scotland
Maybole, South Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Maybole at a glance

Location
South Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 4,750
Coordinates
55.3550° N, 4.6803° W
Places within 50 km
90 (90 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 Maybole

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Forts & heritage near Maybole

121 forts & heritage within 100 km of Maybole. The closest is Baltersan Castle (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Maybole

58 churches within 100 km of Maybole. The closest is Maybole War Memorial (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Maybole

45 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Maybole. The closest is Shalloch on Minnoch (27 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Shalloch on Minnoch · viewpoint · South Ayrshire · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Kirriereoch Hill · viewpoint · Dumfries and Galloway · ~32 km · Must-see
  • Coran of Portmark · viewpoint · Dumfries and Galloway · ~33 km · Must-see
  • Merrick · viewpoint · Dumfries and Galloway · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Meaul · viewpoint · Dumfries and Galloway · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Mullwharchar · viewpoint · East Ayrshire · ~35 km · Must-see

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Parks near Maybole

19 parks within 100 km of Maybole. The closest is St Ninian's Park (20 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Maybole

15 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Maybole. The closest is Loch Doon (29 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

  • Loch Doon · lake · East Ayrshire · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Loch Enoch · lake · Dumfries and Galloway · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Loch Neldricken · lake · Dumfries and Galloway · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Loch Valley · lake · Dumfries and Galloway · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Loch Trool · lake · Dumfries and Galloway · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Loch Dornal · lake · South Ayrshire · ~42 km · Must-see

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Beaches & coast near Maybole

12 beaches & coast within 100 km of Maybole. The closest is Ayr Harbour Lighthouse (16 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Maybole

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 19 km on the road.

  1. Start in Maybole
  2. 1 km Maybole War Memorial · monument, South Ayrshire
  3. 2 km Baltersan Castle · heritage site, South Ayrshire
  4. 1 km Crossraguel Abbey · heritage site, South Ayrshire
  5. 5 km Thomaston Castle · heritage site, South Ayrshire
  6. 1 km Culzean Castle · heritage site, South Ayrshire
  7. 9 km Back to Maybole

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    All places near Maybole by distance

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Maybole by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage42121Baltersan Castle (3 km)
    Churches758Maybole War Memorial (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2145Shalloch on Minnoch (27 km)
    Parks319St Ninian's Park (20 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs615Loch Doon (29 km)
    Beaches & coast412Ayr Harbour Lighthouse (16 km)
    Museums111Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (45 km)
    Treks27Ayrshire Coastal Path (14 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Ailsa Craig (37 km)
    Caves23Peden's Cave (29 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Glasgow Central Mosque (77 km)
    Waterfalls01Glenashdale Falls, Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran (54 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens01Baron's Haugh RSPB Reserve (80 km)

    Maybole: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Maybole?

    Maybole War Memorial (monument, about 1 km), Baltersan Castle (heritage site, about 3 km), Crossraguel Abbey (heritage site, about 4 km), Thomaston Castle (heritage site, about 8 km), Culzean Castle (heritage site, about 9 km), Dunure Castle (heritage site, about 9 km).

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

    90 places on Spotwander: 42 forts & heritage, 7 churches, 21 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 parks, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Maybole?

    Baltersan Castle, about 3 km by road; Crossraguel Abbey (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Maybole?

    Maybole War Memorial, about 1 km by road; Kingcase Church (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Maybole?

    Shalloch on Minnoch, about 27 km by road; Kirriereoch Hill (32 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Maybole?

    Start in Maybole, visit Maybole War Memorial, then Baltersan Castle, then Crossraguel Abbey, then Thomaston Castle, then Culzean Castle, and drive back — about 19 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Maybole?

    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 Maybole

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