South Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Prestwick

Prestwick is a town in South Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 14,750 people. Within 50 km by road there are 115 places to visit — 56 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints and 5 parks. The must-see places are Kingcase Church (1 km), St Ninian's Park (1 km) and Prestwick South Parish Church (2 km).

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

Prestwick at a glance

Location
South Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 14,750
Coordinates
55.4833° N, 4.6167° W
Places within 50 km
115 (115 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 Prestwick

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

110 forts & heritage within 100 km of Prestwick. The closest is Shaw Monument (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Prestwick

67 churches within 100 km of Prestwick. The closest is Kingcase Church (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Prestwick

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Prestwick. The closest is Law Hill (34 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Law Hill · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Goldenberry Gate · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~39 km · Must-see
  • Corse Hill · viewpoint · East Renfrewshire · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Neilston Pad · viewpoint · East Renfrewshire · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Shalloch on Minnoch · viewpoint · South Ayrshire · ~42 km · Must-see
  • Coran of Portmark · viewpoint · Dumfries and Galloway · ~43 km · Must-see

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Parks near Prestwick

24 parks within 100 km of Prestwick. The closest is St Ninian's Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Prestwick

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

  • Kilbirnie Loch · lake · North Ayrshire · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Loch Doon · lake · East Ayrshire · ~38 km · Must-see
  • Loch Libo · lake · East Renfrewshire · ~41 km · Must-see
  • Castle Semple Loch · lake · Renfrewshire · ~44 km · Must-see
  • Loch Enoch · lake · Dumfries and Galloway · ~50 km · Must-see
  • Loch Neldricken · lake · Dumfries and Galloway · ~53 km · Must-see

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Museums near Prestwick

13 museums within 100 km of Prestwick. The closest is Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (28 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Prestwick

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 14 km on the road.

  1. Start in Prestwick
  2. 4 km Shaw Monument · monument, South Ayrshire
  3. 2 km Prestwick South Parish Church · church, South Ayrshire
  4. 1 km St Ninian's Park · park, South Ayrshire
  5. 1 km Kingcase Church · church, South Ayrshire
  6. 3 km Ayr Harbour Lighthouse · beach, South Ayrshire
  7. 3 km Back to Prestwick

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From travellers near Prestwick

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How to reach Prestwick

    All places near Prestwick by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Prestwick by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage56110Shaw Monument (4 km)
    Churches1367Kingcase Church (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2341Law Hill (34 km)
    Parks524St Ninian's Park (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs514Kilbirnie Loch (38 km)
    Museums113Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (28 km)
    Beaches & coast69Ayr Harbour Lighthouse (3 km)
    Treks26Ayrshire Coastal Path (20 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Holy Island (36 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Dawsholm Park Local Nature Reserve (62 km)
    Caves23Peden's Cave (18 km)
    Waterfalls02Glenashdale Falls, Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran (51 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Glasgow Central Mosque (59 km)

    Prestwick: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Prestwick?

    Kingcase Church (church, about 1 km), St Ninian's Park (park, about 1 km), Prestwick South Parish Church (church, about 2 km), Ayr Harbour Lighthouse (beach, about 3 km), Shaw Monument (monument, about 4 km), Macrae's Monument (monument, about 6 km).

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

    115 places on Spotwander: 56 forts & heritage, 13 churches, 23 hill stations & viewpoints, 5 parks, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Prestwick?

    Shaw Monument, about 4 km by road; Macrae's Monument (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Prestwick?

    Kingcase Church, about 1 km by road; Prestwick South Parish Church (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Prestwick?

    Law Hill, about 34 km by road; Goldenberry Gate (39 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Prestwick?

    Start in Prestwick, visit Shaw Monument, then Prestwick South Parish Church, then St Ninian's Park, then Kingcase Church, then Ayr Harbour Lighthouse, and drive back — about 14 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Prestwick?

    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 Prestwick

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