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Ardrossan Castle Ruins

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Ardrossan Castle Ruins

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    Location: Ardrossan, West Scotland, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    July 16, 2020

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    The striking ruins of Ardrossan Castle stand proudly above the town. The castle was built by Simon de Morville in around 1140 but much of what you see today dates to a 1449 rebuilding. The castle slipped into decline in the 1500s and was ransacked for stone by Cromwell’s army in 1654.

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    Best Hikes to Ardrossan Castle Ruins

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    1. Ayrshire Coastal Path: Ardrossan to Portencross

    23.8km

    06:03

    60m

    60m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Moderate

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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