Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

South Ardrossan Beach – Seamill Beach loop from Kilwinning

South Ardrossan Beach – Seamill Beach loop from Kilwinning

Easy

riders

South Ardrossan Beach – Seamill Beach loop from Kilwinning

01:23

29.6km

100m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.3 km for 207 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

6.71 km

Saltcoats Sea Wall

Highlight • Viewpoint

Saltcoats sea wall beside the train station, amazing during a storm.

Tip by

7.71 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.

Tip by

8.33 km

South Ardrossan Beach

Highlight • Beach

Sandy beach that is a delightful place for a post ride paddle. Plenty of cafes and pubs nearby too so a good spot for a break.

Tip by

9.23 km

View of Horse Isle and the Beacon

Highlight • Natural Monument

Horse Isle is a nature reserve, run by the RSPB. The Arran ferry passes close to the island. Two smaller islands, North Islet and East Islet, skirt the east coast of Horse Isle and a number of other rocks litter the sound between the island and the mainland.

A 52 foot tall stone beacon stands at the south end of Horse Isle marking the island for shipping. Erected in 1811, it was intended to alleviate some of the hazards the island's position has, historically, posed to passing vessels. This is reflected in the fact that in excess of 17 ships have been wrecked on or near the island.

Today, Horse Isle is a nature reserve, run by the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). It is designated as an Area of Special Protection (AoSP) for breeding seabirds and waterfowl and winter grounds, with the aim of preventing disturbance or destruction of birds.

Tip by