South Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Troon

Troon is a town in South Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 14,680 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 65 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints and 10 parks. The must-see places are Troon (1 km), Auchans (6 km) and Macrae's Monument (7 km).

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

Troon at a glance

Location
South Ayrshire district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 14,680
Coordinates
55.5436° N, 4.6634° W
Places within 50 km
134 (134 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 Troon

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

112 forts & heritage within 100 km of Troon. The closest is Auchans (6 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Troon

67 churches within 100 km of Troon. The closest is Prestwick South Parish Church (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Troon

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Troon. The closest is Law Hill (25 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Law Hill · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~25 km · Must-see
  • Goldenberry Gate · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~30 km · Must-see
  • Neilston Pad · viewpoint · East Renfrewshire · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Corse Hill · viewpoint · East Renfrewshire · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Tighvein · viewpoint · North Ayrshire · ~40 km · Must-see
  • Hill of Stake · viewpoint · Renfrewshire · ~40 km · Must-see

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Parks near Troon

25 parks within 100 km of Troon. The closest is St Ninian's Park (8 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Troon

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

  • Kilbirnie Loch · lake · North Ayrshire · ~29 km · Must-see
  • Loch Libo · lake · East Renfrewshire · ~34 km · Must-see
  • Castle Semple Loch · lake · Renfrewshire · ~36 km · Must-see
  • Loch Doon · lake · East Ayrshire · ~47 km · Must-see
  • Loch Fad · lake · Argyll and Bute · ~49 km · Must-see
  • Loch Thom · lake · Inverclyde · ~52 km · Must-see

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Museums near Troon

13 museums within 100 km of Troon. The closest is Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Troon

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 26 km on the road.

  1. Start in Troon
  2. 1 km Troon · beach, Scotland
  3. 7 km Prestwick South Parish Church · church, South Ayrshire
  4. 3 km Macrae's Monument · monument, South Ayrshire
  5. 8 km Dundonald Castle · heritage site, South Ayrshire
  6. 1 km Auchans · heritage site, South Ayrshire
  7. 6 km Back to Troon

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How to reach Troon

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Troon by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage65112Auchans (6 km)
    Churches2267Prestwick South Parish Church (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints1540Law Hill (25 km)
    Parks1025St Ninian's Park (8 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs514Kilbirnie Loch (29 km)
    Museums313Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life and Costume (19 km)
    Beaches & coast69Troon (1 km)
    Treks35Ayrshire Coastal Path (23 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves24Holy Island (32 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens04Dawsholm Park Local Nature Reserve (56 km)
    Caves23Cleeves Cove (21 km)
    Mosques & dargahs02Glasgow Central Mosque (54 km)
    Waterfalls11Glenashdale Falls, Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran (45 km)

    Troon: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Troon?

    Troon (beach, about 1 km), Auchans (heritage site, about 6 km), Macrae's Monument (monument, about 7 km), Dundonald Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Prestwick South Parish Church (church, about 7 km), St Ninian's Park (park, about 8 km).

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

    134 places on Spotwander: 65 forts & heritage, 22 churches, 15 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 parks, 5 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest fort to Troon?

    Auchans, about 6 km by road; Macrae's Monument (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Troon?

    Prestwick South Parish Church, about 7 km by road; Kingcase Church (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Troon?

    Law Hill, about 25 km by road; Goldenberry Gate (30 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Troon?

    Start in Troon, visit Troon, then Prestwick South Parish Church, then Macrae's Monument, then Dundonald Castle, then Auchans, and drive back — about 26 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Troon?

    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 Troon

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