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Portencross Castle – Portencross Castle loop from Ardrossan Town

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Portencross Castle – Portencross Castle loop from Ardrossan Town

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runners

Portencross Castle – Portencross Castle loop from Ardrossan Town

03:07

29.2km

110m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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248 m

Ardrossan Mural on Princes Street

Highlight • Monument

New mural brightening up Princes Street

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458 m

Clyde Marina

Highlight • Structure

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

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2.95 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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4.63 km

View of Arran from North Shore

Highlight • Beach

12.9 km

Hunterston Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Hunterston Castle is the smallest of the West Kilbride castles and belongs to the original family of the Hunter family, who own the land around it.

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13.3 km

Big Wood

Forest

14.6 km

Hillhouse Wood

Forest

18.6 km

Portencross Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Portencross Castle is a fine fortification overlooking the Firth of Clyde. According to folklore, the castle was the last resting place of the great kings of Scotland, who were transported …

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18.7 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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20.3 km

Ardneil Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Serene stretch of jogging along Ardneil Bay where you enjoy sweeping views out to Isle of Arran and Portencross Castle

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21.8 km

Beach

29.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

7.71 km

2.37 km

2.24 km

1.50 km

735 m

439 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

2.65 km

2.44 km

2.39 km

2.33 km

1.34 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

17°C

14°C

84 %

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