Amazing beach 45 minutes from Glasgow one of the UK's best
The location was named alongside other beaches easily accessible by train, including Tynemouth Beach in England and Llantwit Major Beach in Wales.
Introducing the ranking, The Telegraph said: "Whether you favour a traditional, bucket-and-spades affair, or prefer somewhere more peaceful, the coastline is the place to be on a sunny day.
"And while some of the more remote spots require a car to reach them, many of our most spectacular beaches are perfectly accessible by train."
Troon Beach was named alongside spots across the UK (Image: Getty Images)
'Spectacular' beach less than an hour's train ride from Glasgow named one of the best in the UK
Troon Beach, which is less than an hour's train ride from Glasgow, was named one of the best in the whole of the UK by The Telegraph.
Discussing the beach, the newspaper said: "Close to cafes, shops and restaurants, Troon's popular beach is ideal for a summer day out.
"A day on the esplanade might include a game of hide-and-seek in the Italianate garden, or a scramble over the climbing frame in the well-equipped playground.
"Throughout the summer months, kite-surfers make it their regular spot. And the two-hour, two-mile treasure trail is a pleasing diversion regardless of the weather."
There is a lot to do at Troon Beach no matter the weather (Image: Getty Images)
Highlighting how to get here, the title added that the ScotRail train service from Glasgow to Ayr stops off at Troon and takes around 40 minutes.
The Marine Troon, which was described as a "landmark" hotel, was recommended as a place to stay nearby.
The publication said: "Its rooms offer spectacular views across to the Isle of Arran. From £265 per night."
The location has also been praised on Tripadvisor, with users there giving a rating of 4.2/5 out of 427 reviews.
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One person wrote: "Lovely clean sandy beach that gets well looked after and it shows. A perfect beach for dog walkers."
Another said: "Fabulous unspoilt sandy beach where you can walk for miles. The sand is clean and the beach is edged by sand dunes."
A third added: "A beautiful beach ideal for everyone. Easy, traffic free access with dedicated walkways and cycle lane. Stunning views across to the Isle of Arran."
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