Best walks near Ardrossan by train
Ayrshire · Scotland
Stations: Ardrossan Town · Ardrossan Harbour · Ardrossan South Beach
MapA day hike in the countryside is just a simple train journey away — explore the most charmingly located railway stations near Ardrossan and plan your next day of green.
Alternatively, view walks directly from Ardrossan.
Irvine Station to Kilmarnock Station (Ayrshire)
1 hour from Ardrossan South Beach, with one change.
Highly recommended: Predominantly flat and on good surfaces, following riverside paths along the River Irvine and Annick Water and then a long straight former-railway cycle track and a few kilometres of farmland. Makes good use of underpasses; well signed as cycle route 73. Follows National Cycle Route 73 and is suitable for cycling. The riverside is tucked away through trees and grassland and is rich in nature.
1 lunch spot: the Brae
Warnings: Building work near the river at the Irvine end means some areas are cordoned off; the riverside route itself is unaffected. Giant hogweed grows beside the path in places and should be avoided as it has a nasty sting.
Walk details: Slow Ways.
Wemyss Bay Station to Largs Station (Renfrewshire)
15 minutes direct from Ardrossan South Beach.
Highly recommended: wonderful views out across the Firth of Clyde to the islands and the Cowal Peninsula. Walks almost entirely on quiet tarmacked back lanes with verges and hedges full of wild flowers and well above the busy coast road. Easy going overall with a few quite steep uphill sections. Wemyss Bay has one of the most beautiful railway stations in the country.
Lunch: No facilities along the way (other than a bus stop north of Skelmorlie Bridge); cafe and toilets at Wemyss Bay and plenty at Largs.
Walk details: Slow Ways.
Saltcoats Station to Dalry Station (Ayrshire)
2 minutes direct from Ardrossan South Beach.
Saltcoats Station to Irvine Station (Ayrshire)
2 minutes direct from Ardrossan South Beach.
Stevenston Station to Dalry Station (Ayrshire)
4 minutes direct from Ardrossan South Beach.
Stevenston Station to Irvine Station (Ayrshire)
4 minutes direct from Ardrossan South Beach.
West Kilbride Station to Fairlie Station (Ayrshire)
6 minutes direct from Ardrossan South Beach.
West Kilbride Station to Dalry Station (Ayrshire)
6 minutes direct from Ardrossan South Beach.
Kilwinning Station to Stewarton Station (Ayrshire)
8 minutes direct from Ardrossan South Beach.
Dalry Station to Stewarton Station (Ayrshire)
15 minutes direct from Ardrossan South Beach.
Largs Station to Greenock Central Station (Ayrshire)
15 minutes direct from Ardrossan South Beach.
Largs Station to Gourock Station (Ayrshire)
15 minutes direct from Ardrossan South Beach.