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Things to see in Isle Of Cumbrae (United Kingdom): 31 places and when to go
Isle Of Cumbrae is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 31 places in and around it, mainly History (19), Nature (7), Temples (4). The best known are Firth of Clyde, Cathedral of The Isles and Rothesay Castle. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 46. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 55.7528, -4.9296
- Places
- 31 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (19) · Nature (7) · Temples (4) · Architecture (3) · Mountains (1) · Hiking (1)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 100 km as the crow flies
What to see in Isle Of Cumbrae
The places in and around Isle Of Cumbrae, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Firth of ClydeMouth or estuary of the River Clyde, Scotland, UK8.3 km
- Cathedral of The IslesChurch in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK446 m
- Rothesay CastleCastle in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK12 km
- Kelburn CastleCountry house in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK5.8 km
- Ardrossan CastleCastle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK14 km
- Law CastleCastle in West Kilbride, Scotland8.1 km
- Portencross CastleCastle in Portencross, Scotland6.1 km
- Little Cumbrae CastleCastle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK3.7 km
- Hunterston CastleCastle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK4.6 km
- Barony and Castle of KilbirnieTower house in Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK14 km
- Skelmorlie CastleCastle in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK11 km
- Balmory HallVictorian Italianate mansion on the Isle of Bute, Scotland9.8 km
- Brisbane AisleArchitectural structure in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK6.0 km
- Clark Memorial ChurchChurch in Largs, Scotland, United Kingdom5.9 km
- DunagoilHistory7.8 km
- Law HillHill in North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK8.4 km
- St Blane’s ChapelChapel in Isle of Bute, Scotland6.9 km
- Skelmorlie AisleRemains of a church in the town of Largs, Ayrshire, Scotland6.0 km
- Toward Point LighthouseLighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK13 km
- West Island WayGreat Trail in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK13 km
- Ascog HouseArchitectural structure in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK10.0 km
- Dalgarven Mill – Museum of Ayrshire Country Life and CostumeMuseum in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, Scotland, United Kingdom16 km
- Glencallum Bay LighthouseLighthouse in Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK5.3 km
- St. Ninian's BayBay on the west of Bute, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK14 km
And the other 7, by what you come to do:
- History: Fernery, Ascog Hall, Ascog, Bute, Monument, Mount Stuart House, Mount Stuart House
- Nature: Ballochmartin Bay, Millport Bay, Newtown Bay
- Food and drink: Isle of Cumbrae Distillers
When to go to Isle Of Cumbrae
The best time to visit Isle Of Cumbrae is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not7:21
- FebPossible9:18
- MarPossible11:27
- AprBest time13:53
- MayBest time16:00
- JunBest time17:14
- JulBest time16:43
- AugBest time14:49
- SepBest time12:26
- OctPossible10:05
- NovBetter not7:55
- DecPossible6:46
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 17 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 46. In April, 31 of the 31 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Isle Of Cumbrae
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 100 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Isle of Arran22 places22 km
- Greenock79 places23 km
- Tarbert16 places34 km
- Ayr50 places39 km
- Glasgow164 places45 km
- Campbeltown22 places53 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Isle Of Cumbrae?
The best known: Firth of Clyde, Cathedral of The Isles, Rothesay Castle, Kelburn Castle, Ardrossan Castle. In all, 31 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Isle Of Cumbrae?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 17 h 14 of daylight, and in December, 6 h 46.
How do you get to Isle Of Cumbrae?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 100 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Isle Of Cumbrae as the destination and these 31 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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