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Beith

Scotland, United Kingdom · Europe

About Beith

Beith is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Lochwinnoch, 38km from Loch Lomond.

Beith is a town located in Scotland, United Kingdom. With a population of 6,170, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Beith sits in United Kingdom, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/London time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Beith to your route.

About Beith

Beith (locally ) is a town in the Garnock Valley, North Ayrshire, Scotland approximately 20 miles (30 kilometres) south-west of Glasgow. The town is situated on the crest of a hill and was known originally as the "Hill o' Beith" (hill of the birches) after its Court Hill.

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Beith offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Beith located?

Beith is located in Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe. The coordinates are 55.7492 latitude, -4.6368 longitude.

What is the population of Beith?

Beith has a population of approximately 6,170 people, making it a town in United Kingdom.

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Quick Information

Population
6,170
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
Scotland
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
55.7492, -4.6368

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Beith

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

museum

Riverside Museum

Glasgow's Zaha Hadid-designed transport museum on the Clyde, packed with classic cars, a recreated cobbled street of vintage vehicles, and the tall ship Glenlee moored outside.

24 km · about 30 min drive

natural wonder

Loch Lomond

Britain's largest freshwater lake by surface area, where Highland mountains meet Lowland shores in a landscape immortalised in song.

38 km · about 45 min drive

famous road

Electric Brae

Famous optical-illusion stretch of the A719 on the Ayrshire coast where cars appear to roll uphill. Drivers have pulled over to test the gravity-defying slope since the 1930s.

41 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

The Oak Tree Inn

A popular stopping point on the A82 beside Loch Lomond, where road trippers heading to the Scottish Highlands pause to take in one of Scotland's most beautiful lochs.

45 km · about 50 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Rest and Be Thankful

A famous viewpoint at the top of Glen Croe where 18th-century soldiers carved the name into a stone after completing the military road.

55 km · about 65 min drive

castle

Stirling Castle

One of Scotland's largest and most important castles, sitting atop Castle Hill and closely associated with Scottish independence.

60 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Beith

  • 41 kmElectric BraeFamous optical-illusion stretch of the A719 on the Ayrshire coast where cars appear to roll uphill. Drivers have pulled over to test the gravity-defying slope since the 1930s.
  • 55 kmRest and Be ThankfulA famous viewpoint at the top of Glen Croe where 18th-century soldiers carved the name into a stone after completing the military road.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

May to September

Far northern latitude: short daylight hours outside summer make long drives harder.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Beith.

Kilbirnie

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Lochwinnoch

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5 km awayPop. 2,900

Dalry

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

7 km awayPop. 5,560

Dunlop

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 1,160

Howwood

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8 km awayPop. 1,580

Stewarton

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 7,140

Kilbarchan

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

11 km awayPop. 3,580

Kilwinning

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

12 km awayPop. 16,100

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