East Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Stewarton

Stewarton is a town in East Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 7,140 people. Within 50 km by road there are 225 places to visit — 86 forts & heritage, 63 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints and 25 parks. The must-see places are Barony and Castle of Corsehill (1 km), Rowallan Castle (5 km) and Dunlop Millennium Woodland Nature Park (5 km).

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Stewarton, Scotland
Stewarton, East Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Stewarton at a glance

Location
East Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 7,140
Coordinates
55.6799° N, 4.5144° W
Places within 50 km
225 (225 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 Stewarton

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

112 forts & heritage within 100 km of Stewarton. The closest is Barony and Castle of Corsehill (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Stewarton

74 churches within 100 km of Stewarton. The closest is Dunlop Kirk (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Stewarton

31 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Stewarton. The closest is Neilston Pad (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Stewarton

25 parks within 100 km of Stewarton. The closest is Dunlop Millennium Woodland Nature Park (5 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Stewarton

13 museums within 100 km of Stewarton. The closest is Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (15 km). Best time: year-round.

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Beaches & coast near Stewarton

10 beaches & coast within 100 km of Stewarton. The closest is Troon (23 km). Best time: october to march.

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A one-day trip from Stewarton

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 28 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stewarton
  2. 1 km Barony and Castle of Corsehill · heritage site, East Ayrshire
  3. 4 km Dunlop Millennium Woodland Nature Park · park, East Ayrshire
  4. 1 km Dunlop Kirk · church, East Ayrshire
  5. 4 km Barony and Castle of Giffen · heritage site, North Ayrshire
  6. 13 km Rowallan Castle · heritage site, East Ayrshire
  7. 5 km Back to Stewarton

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How to reach Stewarton

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    Within 15 km of Stewarton

    • Barr Castle · fort · East Ayrshire · ~15 km · Must-see

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stewarton by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage86112Barony and Castle of Corsehill (1 km)
    Churches6374Dunlop Kirk (5 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1031Neilston Pad (14 km)
    Parks2525Dunlop Millennium Woodland Nature Park (5 km)
    Museums1313Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (15 km)
    Beaches & coast710Troon (23 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs78Loch Libo (12 km)
    Treks48River Ayr Way (30 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves27Little Cumbrae (35 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens45Dawsholm Park Local Nature Reserve (34 km)
    Caves22Cleeves Cove (13 km)
    Mosques & dargahs22Glasgow Central Mosque (32 km)
    Waterfalls02Falls of Clyde (58 km)

    Stewarton: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stewarton?

    Barony and Castle of Corsehill (heritage site, about 1 km), Rowallan Castle (heritage site, about 5 km), Dunlop Millennium Woodland Nature Park (park, about 5 km), Dunlop Kirk (church, about 5 km), Barony and Castle of Giffen (heritage site, about 8 km), Dean Castle (heritage site, about 8 km).

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

    225 places on Spotwander: 86 forts & heritage, 63 churches, 10 hill stations & viewpoints, 25 parks, 13 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Stewarton?

    Barony and Castle of Corsehill, about 1 km by road; Rowallan Castle (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Stewarton?

    Dunlop Kirk, about 5 km by road; New Laigh Kirk (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Stewarton?

    Neilston Pad, about 14 km by road; Gleniffer Braes (19 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stewarton?

    Start in Stewarton, visit Barony and Castle of Corsehill, then Dunlop Millennium Woodland Nature Park, then Dunlop Kirk, then Barony and Castle of Giffen, then Rowallan Castle, and drive back — about 28 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stewarton?

    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 Stewarton

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