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Portencross Castle – Portencross Castle loop from Portencross Castle

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Portencross Castle – Portencross Castle loop from Portencross Castle

Moderate

15

hikers

Portencross Castle – Portencross Castle loop from Portencross Castle

03:02

11.9km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

126 m

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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2

184 m

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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3

511 m

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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4

2.82 km

Hunterston Power Station

Highlight • Other

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

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3.20 km

Beach

Beach

5.15 km

Big Wood

Forest

7

5.50 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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8

6.28 km

Tree-Lined Path

Highlight • Cycleway

7.38 km

Highthorn Wood

Forest

10

10.6 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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11

11.0 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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B

11.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.52 km

3.12 km

1.45 km

784 m

Surfaces

7.16 km

2.59 km

971 m

651 m

396 m

< 100 m

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Friday 28 August

18°C

14°C

55 %

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