Little Cumbrae Island
Small wooded island in Firth of Clyde
A small island in the Firth of Clyde off Scotland's coast, reachable by private boat. Day-trippers visit for coastal walks, seabird watching and views across the Clyde estuary.
Little Cumbrae at a Glance#
Address: Little Cumbrae (Ellan Chluaidh), Firth of Clyde, North Ayrshire, Scotland, UK
About Little Cumbrae#
Little Cumbrae is a small island in Scotland located in the Firth of Clyde, in the council area of North Ayrshire. It lies close to the larger Great Cumbrae and near the Ayrshire coastline.
The island is low-lying and predominantly coastal in character, with shoreline features and maritime vegetation. It is of interest for coastal scenery, birdlife, and short visits rather than extensive facilities.
Little Cumbrae is a natural island without large urban development; its human use has been limited and seasonal, typical of small islands in the Clyde.
The island sits off the west coast of Scotland in the Firth of Clyde, accessible by small craft from nearby mainland harbours and from neighbouring islands.
- Location in Firth of Clyde: A small island in the Firth of Clyde off the west coast of Scotland, lying close to the larger Great Cumbrae and the mainland coast of Ayrshire.
How to Get to Little Cumbrae#
Little Cumbrae (Little Cumbrae/Wee Cumbrae) is an island off the Ayrshire coast of Scotland and does not have a regular public ferry service. Access is by private boat, kayak or arranged charter from west‑coast towns such as Largs or Fairlie on the Firth of Clyde; crossings are short but will depend on your departure point.
If you plan to visit, arrange private boat transport from Largs/Fairlie (where regular ferries operate only to Great Cumbrae/Millport) and be prepared for rockier shore landings and a short walk inland from any landing spot.
Best Time to Visit Little Cumbrae#
Visit late spring through early autumn (May-September) for the mildest weather, calmer seas and reliable ferry access.
Weather & Climate near Little Cumbrae#
Continental climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 3°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1406 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 3° - 8° | 1° | 162 mm | overcast | 90% | 7.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.6h |
| February | Poor | 3° - 7° | 1° | 106 mm | overcast | 90% | 7.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.4h |
| March | Poor | 4° - 8° | 2° | 125 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 5° - 11° | 4° | 74 mm | overcast | 85% | 5.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 14.0h |
| May | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 10° | 70 mm | overcast | 83% | 5.1 m/s | 1.0 high | 16.0h |
| June | Good | 9° - 16° | 12° | 79 mm | overcast | 84% | 4.9 m/s | 1.2 high | 17.1h |
| July | Good | 11° - 17° | 14° | 90 mm | overcast | 85% | 4.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 16.6h |
| August | Acceptable | 11° - 17° | 14° | 107 mm | overcast | 86% | 4.7 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 14.8h |
| September | Acceptable | 10° - 15° | 12° | 135 mm | overcast | 87% | 5.5 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 12.6h |
| October | Poor | 8° - 13° | 7° | 149 mm | overcast | 88% | 6.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 10.3h |
| November | Poor | 5° - 10° | 4° | 151 mm | overcast | 89% | 6.4 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.1h |
| December | Poor | 4° - 9° | 2° | 158 mm | overcast | 90% | 6.6 m/s | 0.0 low | 6.9h |
