Weekend paddling near North Ayrshire
North Ayrshire has more places to paddle than one weekend covers. We’ve ranked this weekend’s calmest launches, so you know where to head instead of guessing at the forecast.
Updated Monday 12 October, for Saturday 17 – Sunday 18 OctoberThis weekend’s top 3
In 4 daysUnsettledArdeer put-in (Stevenston)
Sea, North AyrshireSaturday, 11:00–19:00Unsettled throughout, but Saturday morning is calmer than the rest.
Saturday afternoonUnsettledNewton Sands slipway and pier (Millport)
Sea, North AyrshireSaturday, 13:00–18:00Choppy most of the weekend; Saturday afternoon is the steadiest it gets.
Saturday afternoonUnsettledBrodick put-in
Sea, North AyrshireSaturday, 12:00–19:00Choppy most of the weekend; Saturday afternoon is the steadiest it gets.
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