Largs to West Kilbride gravel loop –Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

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Largs to West Kilbride gravel loop –Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

Hard

Largs to West Kilbride gravel loop –Clyde Muirshiel Regional Park

04:15

60.1km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. 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: June 5, 2024

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After 12.8 km for 786 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.46 km

Gravel Track Through Wind Farm

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Gravel track through the wind farms. Undulating with a bit more uphill than down , but stunning scenery. When you get to the top of the hill there is an unmarked path to follow to the next wind turbine to pick up the gravel again. This is rideable in all but the worst weather conditions.

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26.2 km

Dalgarven Mill Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The Museum is housed in the historic grain mill constructed in 1880. Beautifully restored buildings offer the visitor a chance to step into the past. Experience the sight and sound of one of Scotland’s last working water wheel, powered by the River Garnock.
Serves delicious light lunches, homemade soups and cakes as well as a range of teas and coffees.

dalgarvenmill.org.uk

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37.3 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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43.8 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.

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44.8 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 fortified since the 11th Century, with the present tower castle thought to date from the mid-14th Century.

Amazing views across the Firth of Clyde to Arran.

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60.1 km

End point

Train Station

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