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Portencross Castle – The Pencil Monument loop from Ardrossan Town

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Portencross Castle – The Pencil Monument loop from Ardrossan Town

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Portencross Castle – The Pencil Monument loop from Ardrossan Town

03:54

65.4km

280m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 20, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 23.9 km for 2.03 km

After 42.0 km for 2.03 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.80 km

Coastal Cycle Path Between Ardrossan and West Kilbride

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Fantastic smooth traffic free cycle lane along the coast between Ardrossan and West Kilbride.

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10.3 km

Portencross Castle

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"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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12.9 km

Hunterston Power Station

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

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20.3 km

Beach

21.6 km

Largs Pencil Monument

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21.8 km

The Pencil Monument

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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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30.6 km

View of Millport and the Isle of Cumbrae

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lovely views

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37.1 km

Fintraybay Plantation

Forest

38.3 km

Sheltered Bay

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The perfect wee spot to refuel and enjoy the sounds of the sea in this tiny little bay.

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39.9 km

Secluded Bays of Great Cumbrae

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The northern tip of Great Cumbrae is a delight to cycle around. Loads of secluded bays to stop off at and a good road surface. It's also very flat around the outermost edge of rhe island, which always helps!

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55.9 km

Highthorn Wood

Forest

65.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

21.4 km

6.62 km

6.27 km

3.96 km

3.00 km

1.24 km

Surfaces

45.4 km

10.7 km

5.34 km

3.99 km

< 100 m

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Portencross Castle – The Pencil Monument loop from Ardrossan Town

Coastal Cycle Path Between Ardrossan and West Kilbride

Portencross Castle

Hunterston Power Station

Largs Pencil Monument

The Pencil Monument

View of Millport and the Isle of Cumbrae

Sheltered Bay

Secluded Bays of Great Cumbrae

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