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The Pencil Monument – Magnus the Viking Statue loop from Kelburn Castle

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The Pencil Monument – Magnus the Viking Statue loop from Kelburn Castle

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4.4

(5)

96

hikers

The Pencil Monument – Magnus the Viking Statue loop from Kelburn Castle

01:51

7.34km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

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1

950 m

Scotts Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Excellent breakfast! Restaurant set in the marina.

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2

1.38 km

Largs Pencil Monument

Highlight • Monument

3

1.63 km

The Pencil Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

In the early 1900s the local council ran a competition to design a statue here. The winner was a bronze statue of King Alexaner pointing out to sea. Unfortunately it was too expensive so thy build this pencil instead...

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4

3.98 km

Magnus the Viking Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

The 16 feet tall steel statue of Magnus the Viking was erected in 2013 to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the the Battle of Largs in 1263 when the Scots …

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5

5.72 km

View of Great Cumbrae

Highlight • Beach

Great views but busy with dog walkers and families !

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6

5.92 km

Sandy Beach Between Largs and the Pencil Monument

Highlight • Beach

Sandy beach between Largs and the historic Pencil monument.

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B

7.34 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.82 km

1.73 km

1.43 km

284 m

Surfaces

5.59 km

1.22 km

465 m

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Saturday 27 June

17°C

12°C

69 %

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