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Ardrossan South Beach – Portencross Castle loop from Stevenston

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Ardrossan South Beach – Portencross Castle loop from Stevenston

Moderate

4.9

(10)

riders

Ardrossan South Beach – Portencross Castle loop from Stevenston

02:38

42.7km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 22, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.43 km for 131 m

After 31.3 km for 207 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.19 km

Ardrossan South Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Coming out of ardrossan towards seamill the path has been widend which is encourging more cars to park up onto the verge.

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4.20 km

Viewing Platform at Saltcoats Seafront

Highlight • Monument

6.51 km

Clyde Marina

Highlight • Structure

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

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8.76 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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20.6 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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21.9 km

Ardneil Bank Wood

Forest

23.2 km

Hunterston Power Station

Highlight • Other

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

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23.5 km

Beach

26.9 km

Tree-Lined Path

Highlight • Cycleway

28.0 km

Highthorn Wood

Forest

39.2 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.

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42.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

13.9 km

5.59 km

4.45 km

1.42 km

978 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.1 km

8.75 km

2.47 km

1.42 km

Elevation

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Highest point (60 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

20°C

16°C

84 %

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Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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Ardrossan South Beach – Portencross Castle loop from Stevenston

Ardrossan South Beach

Viewing Platform at Saltcoats Seafront

Clyde Marina

Coastal Cycle Path Between Ardrossan and West Kilbride

Portencross Castle

Hunterston Power Station

Tree-Lined Path

Saltcoats Bathing Pond

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