Stage 2 Ballantrae to Lendalfoot

Ballantrae Harbour – Beach to Bennane – up A77(T) – Carleton Bay – Varyag Monument – Lendalfoot

Distance: 10.5 km = 6.5 miles      Time: 3 hoursstage-2-map_edited-3

Walking Summary: Moderate/Difficult – pavements, sandy shore, livestock, A77 trunk road verge path – rocky beach.

We strongly advise purchase of the Guide Book for a detailed description and map of the route. Plus OS Explorer Map 317.

Car Parks: Ballantrae – The Vennel and Foreland. Lendalfoot – Varyag Monument.

Transport: Regular two-hourly bus service (Stagecoach)

Historical: Smugglers’ Caves. Russian Cruiser Varyag monument. Carleton Castle and motte.

General: Old fishing harbours. Superb coastal scenery.

Natural: Cliff and shore breeding birds. Diverse coastal flora. Coastal geology.

Eating/Provisions: Ballantrae tearoom, Hotel, and Garden Centre. (For updates check website)

Public Toilets: Ballantrae – Foreland (All year 1000 – 1800).

Accommodation: B&Bs and Hotel at Ballantrae. See the accommodation section for more information.

Route Stages

Click to find detailed advice on each section. Much more information is available in the Guidebook

  1. Glenapp Kirk to Ballantrae
  2. Ballantrae to Lendalfoot
  3. Lendalfoot to Girvan
  4. Girvan to Maidens
  5. Maidens to Dunure
  6. Dunure to Ayr
  7. Ayr to Troon Harbour
  8. Troon Harbour to Irvine
  9. Irvine to Ardrossan
  10. Ardrossan to Portencross
  11. Portencross to Largs
  12. Largs to Kelly Burn

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