Outdoors

Lyle Hill is a viewpoint in Greenock, Inverclyde, with a high point of 426 feet above sea level

Merkland Wood is perfect for a short walk with great opportunities to spot wildlife.

Clyde Muirshiel - literally meaning "moorhut" - is the collective name for countryside set aside for conservation and recreation on the South Clyde estuary.

Also spelled Fintray Bay, this red sand beach sits in the middle of the west coast of Great Cumbrae and is approximately 2 km northwest of Millport.

This unusual geological feature is located near Kilchattan Bay on the south end of the Isle of Bute.

Loch Iorsa sits in a scenic glen on the west of Arran. It runs through the heart of Dougarie Estate.

Stinchar Falls lie on the River Stinchar, which flows all the way from the Galloway Forest Park to the Firth of the Clyde at Ballantrae.

The naturally occurring Glaid Stone marks the highest point of Great Cumbrae at 417ft.

Irvine Beach Park is a long sandy beach and wild dunes. The park boasts great facilities and plenty to entertain the family.

The Kirktonhall Glen runs from the centre of the Village to the Beaches at Seamill

Look out for resident wildlife when exploring the coppery sands of Scalpsie Bay, located on the west coast of Bute.

Greenock Cut Visitors' Centre is situated close to Loch Thom in Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

Crocodile Rock is an iconic Millport landmark.

Ascog Hall and its stunning Victorian Fernery is a fascinating day out, especially for nature lovers.

Largs beach is a large shingle based beach located on the northern edge of the town of Largs.