Explore Ayr Beaches and Coastline


Why not check beaches nearby as we have 26 beaches in Ayrshire. You can even take a look at our list of Ayrshire dog friendly beaches or even our United Kingdom Blue Flag beach list.

Ayr Ayrshire Coast Map

Ayr Ayrshire Coast Search Bar

Where would you like to go? Use our search bar to search across all our local listings, ideal for finding that nearest spot to visit:

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Want some ideas on where to visit?

Every favourite location must be visited for the first time. Want some ideas, why not check out the below small selection of coastal locations, including beaches, activities, things to see and do, and places to stay and eat:

History and heritage

Auld Brig

The Auld Brig also called the Brig o’ Doon or Old Bridge of Doon is a late medieval bridge thought to have been built in the early fifteenth century. Read more…
History and heritage

Auld Kirk of Ayr

The Auld Kirk is Ayr’s oldest church. Read more…
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Dunure Beach

Dunure beach is a shingle beach on a rocky shoreline, located in the village of Dunure near Maybole on the coast of the Firth of Clyde. Although Dunure beach is mainly shingle, Dunure also has a lovely small harbour and Dunure Castle and park. Facilities include toilets, picnic site, harbour, pub, shop and post office in Dunure. Car parking options Read more…
Place to eat

The West Kirk Pub

The West Kirk, Wetherspoon is located in South Ayrshire is the perfect pub to take the family for some great traditional Pub Food and more! Come down today and see for yourself.     Read more…
Things to see and do

Dunure Castle

Dunure Castle is located in the village of Dunure on the west coast of Scotland, in South Ayrshire. Dunure Castle is in ruins and sits on a rocky promontory overlooking the small Dunure harbour. The castle consisted of two sections; an irregular shaped keep on the top of a precipitous rock and other buildings at a lower level. A castle Read more…
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Ayr South Beach

Ayr South beach is a large sandy beach between the River Doon to the south and the River Ayr. Facilities include Parking, toilets and food outlets. Read more…
Sports

Ayr Racecourse

Ayr Racecourse is Scotland’s premier course for horseracing and is situated at Whitletts Road in Ayr, Scotland. The course was opened in 1907 and hosts high quality race meetings all year round, both for flat and National Hunt racing. The track is left-handed, oval in shape and thirteen furlongs in circumference. Every Sunday, except on race days, you’ll also find Read more…
History and heritage

Alloway Kirk

The Alloway Auld Kirk, which dates back to the 16th Century, is now a ruin but celebrated as the scene of the witches’ dance in the poem Tam o’ Shanter by Robert Burns. William Burnes, father of the poet, is buried in the graveyard. Read more…
Things to see and do

Kennedy Park and Dunure Labyrinth

Kennedy park is within the small harbour village of Dunure. Within the park you have: Dunure Castle Dunure Labyrinth Late medieval beehive-shaped dovecot Skateboard facility Children’s play area Tennis court Car parking (charges apply) Toilets Read more…
Things to see and do

Rozelle House and Gardens

Rozelle House is an 18th century mansion house in Ayr in south-western Scotland which is home to a substantial collection of art and memorabilia from South Ayrshire. Set in beautiful grounds, the Stable Block is now the Maclaurin Galleries which showcases touring exhibitions of international contemporary art as well as pieces from the Maclaurin Trust’s own collection. Rozelle House itself Read more…
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Doonfoot Beach

Doonfoot beach is a sandy beach with some rocks. You have car parking by the beach. Doonfoot Beach is also known as Greenan Beach after the castle ruins overlooking the beach. Read more…
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Craig Tara Beach

Craig Tara beach is a long sandy with rocks and the beach is backed by a holiday park. Car parking. Read more…
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