Outdoors

Irvine Beach Park is a long sandy beach and wild dunes. The park boasts great facilities and plenty to entertain the family.

Ailsa Craig, sometimes referred to as the Granite Jewel of the Firth of Clyde, is an island that sits in the outer Firth of Clyde.

Also spelled Fintray Bay, this red sand beach sits in the middle of the west coast of Great Cumbrae and is approximately 2 km northwest of Millport.

Enjoy beautiful views over Rothesay to the Firth of Clyde and the Cowal Peninsula from the top of Canada Hill.

Eglinton Country Park is a great day out for all of the family, with a range of activities set out over the huge 400 hectare ground.

Below the Loch Doon dam, the River Doon has carved a route through a beautiful wooded gorge.

Kames Bay is located on the southern coast of the Isle of Great Cumbrae

Ardeer Quarry Local Nature Reserve contains a mix of wetland, woodland, scrub, and grassland habitats.

Look out for resident wildlife when exploring the coppery sands of Scalpsie Bay, located on the west coast of Bute.

Largs beach is a large shingle based beach located on the northern edge of the town of Largs.

Barassie Beach is situated just round the bend in the coast, from Troon Beach, meaning it does not get nearly as busy as Troon beach.

The Greeto Waterfalls are along the Gogo water, in Gogo Glen near the town of Largs.

Merkland Wood is perfect for a short walk with great opportunities to spot wildlife.

Viewpoint Indicator situated in Corsehill Drive, stunning panoramic views of Arran and beyond, includes a photographic plate detailing key information

Muirshiel Visitor Centre & Country Park gives easy access to ‘great walking in hen harrier countryside’ in what was once an impressive Victorian shooting estate