The Local Area

If you have a few hours to spare we suggest the following:

• Coastal walk to the Pencil Monument commemorating the Battle of Largs.

• Shopping and dining within the Yacht Haven.

• Coastal walk to Largs town (20 minutes) for shopping, banking and cafes, etc.

• Have a beauty treatment at the Haven Spa.

If you have a half day to spare:

• Walk across to Kelburn Castle and Country Centre - either visit the castle itself or walk through the magnificent gardens to the Secret Forest, full of surprises for the children.

• Walk to Largs town and visit Vikingar! - the visitor attraction telling the story of the Vikings in Scotland. There is also a swimming pool, fitness studio as well as the winter garden cafe.

• Challenge your family and friends at bowling in the Escape Bowling Alley on the seafront.

• Visit the famous Nardini art deco café on the seafront.

• Take a fast RIB trip to Wee Cumbrae.

If you have a day to spare:

• Walk to Largs and take the ferry to the Isle of Cumbrae - a 15 minute crossing. Then hire bikes in Millport and cycle round this flat island calling at the Cathedral of the Isles, the smallest cathedral in Scotland.

• Take the train to Glasgow for excellent shopping, restaurants and art galleries.

• Take the ferry from Wemyss Bay to Rothesay and visit the magnificent Mount Stuart House and gardens, home of the Marquesses of Bute.