The best things to do around Troon on Saturday 19 September, ranked by the forecast.
Barassie, South Ayrshire
Open beach favoured by Ayrshire kiters. Needs a steady cross-shore wind, ideally NW or SW.
Troon, South Ayrshire
Community coastal rowing club rowing St Ayles skiffs from Troon Yacht Haven since 2012, with club sessions open to all abilities. A Scottish Coastal Rowing Association club and registered Scottish charity (SC053973).
Troon, South Ayrshire
Full-time kitesurfing school teaching beginner-to-advanced courses at Troon South Beach and Barassie (North) Beach, with 1-3 day courses, coaching and equipment sales.
Troon, South Ayrshire
An 8 km (5-mile) waymarked walk from Troon South Beach following the Wrack Road across Royal Troon Golf Course, past Crosbie Kirk and through Fullarton Woods to Loans, tracing an 18th-century smuggling route inland towards Dundonald Castle. Easy to moderate, about 2 hours, with some short steep sections.
Troon, South Ayrshire
Sheltered marina on the Firth of Clyde at Troon harbour with visitor berthing, a 50-tonne boatyard, on-water fuel dock and chandlery, accessible at all states of the tide. Departure point for cruising the Clyde coast and Arran.
Troon, South Ayrshire
Championship links on the Troon shorefront that has hosted The Open Championship many times, most recently in 2024. Visitors can play the Old Course and the shorter Portland course on designated visitor days.
Troon, South Ayrshire
Three council-run links courses - Lochgreen, Darley and Fullarton - beside Royal Troon, bookable cheaply through Golf South Ayrshire's visitor portal. The council describes them as offering everything from championship links to shorter layouts.
Troon, South Ayrshire
Members' links club at Barassie on the north edge of Troon with the championship Barassie Links course plus the shorter Hillhouse course. Visitor tee times are requested via an online booking form.
Troon, South Ayrshire
Calm sheltered water at the south end of Troon. Best on a light wind day.
Troon, South Ayrshire
Friendly volunteer-run club of around 250 members with six all-weather floodlit artificial grass courts at Victoria Drive. Full coaching programme for juniors and adults, with social play and competitive league tennis.
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