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The Pencil Monument – Largs Pencil Monument loop from Largs

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The Pencil Monument – Largs Pencil Monument loop from Largs

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The Pencil Monument – Largs Pencil Monument loop from Largs

01:04

4.22km

10m

Hiking

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

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

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983 m

View of Great Cumbrae

Highlight • Beach

Great views but busy with dog walkers and families !

Tip by

1.18 km

Sandy Beach Between Largs and the Pencil Monument

Highlight • Beach

Sandy beach between Largs and the historic Pencil monument.

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1.59 km

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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1.84 km

Largs Pencil Monument

Highlight • Monument

2.22 km

Scotts Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

Excellent breakfast! Restaurant set in the marina.

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4.22 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.02 km

114 m

Surfaces

3.71 km

286 m

160 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

17°C

12°C

76 %

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The Pencil Monument – Largs Pencil Monument loop from Largs

View of Great Cumbrae

Sandy Beach Between Largs and the Pencil Monument