Walks you can reach from Largs by train

Ayrshire · Scotland

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A day hike is just a simple train journey away — plan your next day of green.

Alternatively, view walks directly from Largs.

West Kilbride
Portencross Castle, North Ayrshire. Scotland by The Jacobite

West Kilbride to Ardrossan Harbour (Ayrshire)

15 minutes direct from Largs.

Recommended: Great route, outstanding views throughout. Tarmac and packed-earth paths through woodland and a glen, a short grassy stretch behind houses, a more challenging section through dunes and a multi-use path beside the A78. Finishes on streets down to the harbour. There are lovely views across to Arran, Goat Fell and Ailsa Craig; you can choose to walk on the beach to get further from the traffic.

Coastal: three quarters along the coast.

Time: 2h–4h30

1 end-of-walk reward: the Moka

Warnings: Follows a busy road for a sixth of the walk. The path through the dunes behind the holiday park is a little more challenging underfoot.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

GPX
Rolling
9
KM
West Kilbride
Portencross Castle by BGDL

West Kilbride to Fairlie (Ayrshire)

15 minutes direct from Largs.

Coast path — Ayrshire Coastal Path all the way.

Coastal: four fifths along the coast.

Time: 3h30–6h30

Walk details: Railwalks.

GPX
Gentle
14
KM
West Kilbride
Sunset over Arran by Seoirse

West Kilbride to Dalry (Ayrshire)

15 minutes direct from Largs.

Time: 3h–5h30

Warnings: Follows a busy road for four fifths of the walk.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

GPX
Rolling
11
KM
Saltcoats
Ardrossan Castle by Allan Ogg

Saltcoats to Dalry (Ayrshire)

15 minutes direct from Largs.

Time: 4h–8h

Warnings: Follows a busy road for a fifth of the walk.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

GPX
Steep
14
KM
Saltcoats
A Nice Day Out by Allan Ogg

Saltcoats to Irvine (Ayrshire)

15 minutes direct from Largs.

Time: 3h30–7h

Walk details: Slow Ways.

GPX
Rolling
14
KM
Stevenston
Ardrossan Castle by Allan Ogg

Stevenston to Dalry (Ayrshire)

30 minutes direct from Largs.

Time: 3h–6h

Warnings: Follows a busy road for a sixth of the walk.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

GPX
Rolling
11
KM
Stevenston
Warm Sunshine and Blue Sea!! by BGDL

Stevenston to Irvine (Ayrshire)

30 minutes direct from Largs.

Coastal: half along the coast.

Time: 2h30–5h

Walk details: Slow Ways.

GPX
Rolling
10
KM
Kilwinning
Saltcoats by Allan Ogg

Kilwinning to Stewarton (Ayrshire)

30 minutes direct from Largs.

Time: 3h30–7h30

Warnings: Follows a busy road for three fifths of the walk.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

GPX
Rolling
14
KM
Dalry
Linn Spout waterfall, Longbar, Beith, North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK by wooiwoo

Dalry to Stewarton (Ayrshire)

30 minutes direct from Largs.

Time: 4h30–8h30

Warnings: Follows a busy road for a third of the walk.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

GPX
Rolling
16
KM
Ardrossan Harbour
Ardrossan Castle by Allan Ogg

Ardrossan Harbour to Dalry (Ayrshire)

30 minutes direct from Largs.

Time: 4h–7h30

Warnings: Follows a busy road for two fifths of the walk.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

GPX
Rolling
14
KM
Dalry
Eglinton Castle. by billmac_sco

Dalry to Kilwinning (Ayrshire)

30 minutes direct from Largs.

Mainly winding country roads bordered by woodland and farmland, with no pavement for almost the whole stretch, then a former railway line crossing a tall viaduct and a packed-soil riverbank path near Kilwinning. Wild-flower verges and several restored old buildings. The disused railway section is part of the Garnock Valley Cycle Route.

Time: 2h–4h30

Warnings: There is no pavement for virtually the whole road section, so take care on the winding country lanes. The riverbank path near Kilwinning is poor underfoot; an easy estate-road alternative exists. Cross Lauchlan Way carefully as there is no pedestrian crossing.

Walk details: Slow Ways.

GPX
Rolling
8
KM
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