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Portencross Castle – Portencross Castle loop from West Kilbride

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Portencross Castle – Portencross Castle loop from West Kilbride

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Portencross Castle – Portencross Castle loop from West Kilbride

03:53

14.9km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.15 km

Ardneil Bay

Highlight • Beach

Ardneil Bay is a pretty beach close to West Kilbride. From the golden sands you get excellent views to the Isle of Arran and Portencross Castle.

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3.34 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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3.74 km

Portencross Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great beach for a rest stop or a picnic, with incredible views across the sea to the east coast of Arran.

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4.76 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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4.82 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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5.15 km

Portencross Pier

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Portencross pier is located near Farland Head in North Ayrshire, about 3 km west of Seamill and about 2 km south of Hunterston B nuclear power station.
We received a …

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7.45 km

Hunterston Power Station

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

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7.83 km

Beach

9.99 km

Big Wood

Forest

11.0 km

Tree-Lined Path

Highlight • Cycleway

12.1 km

Highthorn Wood

Forest

14.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.59 km

5.06 km

1.44 km

1.41 km

1.40 km

Surfaces

7.32 km

2.97 km

1.76 km

1.46 km

812 m

570 m

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

16°C

12°C

42 %

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Portencross Castle – Portencross Castle loop from West Kilbride

Ardneil Bay

Ardneil Bay

Portencross Beach

Portencross Castle

Portencross Castle

Portencross Pier

Hunterston Power Station

Tree-Lined Path

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