Garnock Valley
Ward in North Ayrshire, Scotland
| Coordinates: | 55.733, -4.665 |
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| OS grid ref: | NS 32 52 |
| Dialling code: | 01560 (Moscow) |
Garnock Valley sits in the heart of North Ayrshire, centred on the valley carved by the River Garnock and encompassing the towns of Kilbirnie, Beith and Dalry. The ward combines low-lying industrial settlements and rolling countryside, with features such as Kilbirnie Loch and easy access to the Firth of Clyde, making it both a commuter hinterland for Glasgow and a place prized for its local walking and green spaces.
Historically the area was shaped by coal, textiles and the big steelworks at Glengarnock, whose closure in the later 20th century left a strong legacy in local identity and regeneration efforts. Today the community blends a modest industrial and service economy with active local clubs, heritage groups and renewed housing and transport links, while retaining a distinct sense of place rooted in its industrial past and riverside landscape.
Postcode districts covering Garnock Valley
G78, KA3, KA13, KA14, KA15, KA24, KA25
Most populated places nearby
- Glasgow 18.4 miles
- Paisley 12.2 miles
- East Kilbride 18.5 miles
- Hamilton 23.9 miles
- Kilmarnock 10.6 miles
- Ayr 19.3 miles
- Greenock 15.3 miles
- Irvine 8.4 miles
- Rutherglen 18.7 miles
- Cambuslang 20.6 miles
- Bearsden 18.2 miles
- Clydebank 15.6 miles
Neighbouring places
- Kilbirnie Place 1.4 miles
- Beith Place 1.7 miles
- Dalry Place 2.7 miles
- Lochwinnoch Place 4.6 miles
- Dunlop Place 5.3 miles
- Kilwinning Place 5.7 miles
- Johnstone North, Kilbarchan, Howwood and Lochwinnoch Ward 5.8 miles
- Howwood Place 6.8 miles
- Stewarton Place 6.8 miles
- Uplawmoor Place 6.9 miles
- Annick Ward 7.1 miles
- Irvine East Ward 7.2 miles
Example postcodes in Garnock Valley
KA24 5BZ, KA15 2ET, KA25 6BW, KA24 5BY, KA14 3AT, KA15 2LW, KA25 7BE, KA15 1AL, KA25 6EG … See all
Transport links
- Glasgow International Airport 13.2 miles
- Glasgow Prestwick Airport 15.7 miles
- Glengarnock Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Dalry Railway Station 2.6 miles
Hotels near Garnock Valley Ad
- Seamill Hydro Hotel & Resort 4 8.4 miles
- Bowfield Hotel and Spa 4 5.9 miles
- Red Squirrel, Stevenston by Marston's Inns 6.5 miles
- The Lauriston Hotel 3 8.3 miles
- Riverside Lodge Hotel 4 8.4 miles
- Lynnhurst Hotel 4 9 miles
- Seamill House Hotel 8.4 miles
- The Gailes Hotel & Spa 4 9.9 miles
- The Woodhouse Hotel 3 9.4 miles
- The Waterside Hotel & Spa 4 8.3 miles
Schools in Garnock Valley
- Beith Primary School Primary
- Dalry Primary School Primary
- Garnock Community Campus All ages
- Gateside Primary School Primary
- Radio City School [Formerly: Aspire Education Kilbirnie] Independent - special
- Spark of Genius (Caledonain School) Independent - special
- St Bridget's Primary School Primary
- St Palladius' Primary School Primary
Local points of interest
- Caldwell House Estate 5.1 miles
- Eglinton Castle Estate 5.7 miles
- Cunninghamhead Estate 7.6 miles
- Kelburn Estate 7.6 miles
- Ardeer House Estate 7.6 miles
- Fairlie Quay Marina Marina 7.8 miles
- Largs Yacht Haven Marina 8.1 miles
- Hunterston House Country house 8.6 miles
- Hunterston Sands Beach 9 miles
- Knock Castle Estate 10.3 miles
- Rugby Park Stadium 10.8 miles
- New St. Mirren Park Stadium 11.8 miles