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Portencross Castle – Portencross Castle loop from Ardrossan South Beach

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Portencross Castle – Portencross Castle loop from Ardrossan South Beach

Hard

5.0

(1)

16

riders

Portencross Castle – Portencross Castle loop from Ardrossan South Beach

01:49

29.6km

100m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Great for any fitness level. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.26 km for 131 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1

1.34 km

Clyde Marina

Highlight • Structure

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

Tip by

10.7 km

Highthorn Wood

Forest

3

11.8 km

Tree-Lined Path

Highlight • Cycleway

4

12.6 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.

Tip by

5

15.4 km

Hunterston Power Station

Highlight • Other

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

Tip by

6

17.9 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 …

Tip by

7

18.0 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 …

Tip by

8

19.0 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.

Tip by

9

26.0 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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B

29.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.2 km

7.86 km

4.48 km

2.31 km

1.56 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.9 km

2.73 km

1.36 km

609 m

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Elevation

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Friday 17 July

22°C

14°C

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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