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Battle of Largs Monument

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Dogs welcome

Visiting this summer

Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now

  • 🐦63+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Magpie and Woodpigeon
  • Historic character is a year-round quality here — summer brings its own atmosphere to the setting
  • 🐕Dogs welcome — bring water in summer; the site has enough space to find shade on hot days

Good to know

  • 🐕Dogs welcome
Parking· Free

Best for

5 activities

Bird watching

Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +60 more · last seen 2025; Birds — Magpie, Woodpigeon, Blackbird +60 more · last seen 2025

Free

Wildlife

Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals; Multi-group wildlife — Birds, Mammals

Free

Heritage

Historic site

Free

Seasonal nature

Plants — Herb-Robert, Canadian Fleabane, Elder +5 more · last seen 2025; Plants — Herb-Robert, Canadian Fleabane, Elder +5 more · last seen 2025

Free

Insect spotting

Insects — Dark Giant Horsefly · last seen 2025; Insects — Dark Giant Horsefly · last seen 2025

Free

Trails nearby

Within roughly 5 km
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Walking

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Ayrshire Coastal PathWalking route170 km

Long-distance hiking route. A designated 'Scotland's Great Trail'.

Named routeLength 170 kmNational walking route
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Cycling

1 signed route nearby

Signed route nearby
Fairlie to Seamill Cycle RouteCycling route
Named routeLocal cycle route

Wildlife to spot

Photos

'The Pencil' - Battle of Largs Monument

'The Pencil' - Battle of Largs Monument

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