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Portencross Castle – Portencross Castle loop from West Kilbride

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Portencross Castle – Portencross Castle loop from West Kilbride

Hard

23

runners

Portencross Castle – Portencross Castle loop from West Kilbride

02:09

19.5km

120m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.91 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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2

4.28 km

Portencross Pier

Highlight • Structure

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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5.30 km

Ardneil Bank Wood

Forest

4

6.59 km

Hunterston Power Station

Highlight • Other

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

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5

9.44 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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9.80 km

Big Wood

Forest

7

14.7 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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8

14.8 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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9

16.2 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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10

16.3 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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B

19.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

6.19 km

1.79 km

1.36 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.79 km

5.58 km

2.13 km

1.51 km

786 m

682 m

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Sunday 30 August

17°C

13°C

59 %

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