11. Portencross to Largs | Route Path

Walking Summary

7.2 miles (11.5km) / 3.5 hrs

The difficulty of this route is Easy

Farm tracks, pavements, paths, cycle tracks. Portencross harbours. The Three Sisters. Hunterston Nuclear Power Stations. Hunterston Construction Yard. Clyde Port Deepwater Terminal. Largs Yacht Haven.

Official Guidebook

We strongly advise the purchase of the Official Guidebook for a detailed description and map of the route as well as insightful information about the history, geography and natural history of the region.

We also advise the purchase of OS Explorer Map 341

Car Parks and Transport

Car parking
Portencross - Portencross car park (KA23 9QA)
Largs - car park at Marina (KA30 8EZ) or on Esplanade (KA30 8BG) - charges apply

Bus
There is no public transport to Portencross. Closest bus stops are 2 miles away on A78 with frequent bus services to/from Largs. 30 mins journey.

Train
There is no public transport to Portencross. Closest train station is West Kilbride 2.3 miles away, with frequent trains to/from Largs. 11 min journey. Largs train station is a 2 minute walk from the Esplanade and 30 min walk from Largs Marina.

Ferry
Ferries for Great Cumbrae Island (Millport) depart from Largs.

Historical Sights

Portencross hill fort and dun. Portencross Castle and Spanish Galleon. The Hawking Craig. Hunterston Castle. Southannan House. Fairlie Castle. Fife of Fairlie Yachts. Kelburn Castle.

Nature

Birds of prey, shore and sea birds. Coastal geology. Natural woodlands. Waders and ducks on Hunterston Flats.

Planning your Trip

Eating/Provisions
Fairlie shops.
Largs Yacht Haven.

Public Toilets
Burnfoot Picnic Park, Fairlie (Automatic all year 24 hours).

Accommodation
No Information Available