Ardrossan South Beach – Portencross Castle loop from Stevenston

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Ardrossan South Beach – Portencross Castle loop from Stevenston

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Ardrossan South Beach – Portencross Castle loop from Stevenston

02:32

41.6km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 5.69 km for 131 m

After 30.6 km for 207 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1.19 km

Ardrossan South Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coming out of ardrossan towards seamill the path has been widend which is encourging more cars to park up onto the verge.

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3.45 km

Viewing Platform at Saltcoats Seafront

Highlight • Monument

5.77 km

Clyde Marina

Highlight • Structure

Clyde Marina sits in the Eglington Basin and homes boats arriving into Ardrossan.

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8.01 km

Coastal Cycle Path Between Ardrossan and West Kilbride

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic smooth traffic free cycle lane along the coast between Ardrossan and West Kilbride.

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19.8 km

Portencross Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

"It is said that Portencross Castle was the last resting place of the great kings of Scotland."

Portencross Castle is about 3 km from West Kilbride. The site has been …

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21.1 km

Ardneil Bank Wood

Forest

22.4 km

Hunterston Power Station

Highlight • Other

Powers up electric bikes when the wind doesn't blow.

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22.8 km

Beach

26.2 km

Tree-Lined Path

Highlight • Cycleway

27.3 km

Highthorn Wood

Forest

38.4 km

Saltcoats Bathing Pond

Highlight • Structure

Once considered Scotland's finest outdoor pool, Saltcoats Bathing Pond was built on the site of former saltpans in 1932. It has now been restored as a tidal pool to attract wild swimmers.

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41.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

12.8 km

4.58 km

3.70 km

2.50 km

1.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

9.76 km

2.63 km

302 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

13°C

4°C

20 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

October 19, 2022,Stevenston, Portencross, Hunterston.

Komoot at its worst. First it was taking me along beach in front of Seamill which it recognised as cycling path. Made detour and joined route half mile later and for next 3 miles Komoot was telling me I was off course and to make a u turn.