Stage 11 Portencross to Largs
Portencross Castle - Three Sisters - Hunterston Nuclear Power Station - Hunterston Sands - Gull’s Walk - A78 Cycle Path - Fairlie Shore Path - Fairlie Church - Fairlie Marina Bridge - Causeway Walk - Largs Marina
Distance: 11.5 km = 7.1 miles
Time: 3.5 hours
Car Parks: Portencross Car Park – Largs Marina public car park.
Walking summary: Easy – farm tracks, pavements, paths, cycle tracks.
We strongly advise purchase of the Guide Book for a detailed description and map of the route.
Points of Interest
Transport: Train service from Largs to Ayr and Glasgow. Good bus service. Ferry to Great Cumbrae.
Historical: 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.
General: Portencross harbours. The Three Sisters. Hunterston Nuclear Power Stations. Hunterston Construction Yard. Clyde Port Deepwater Terminal. Largs Marina.
Nature: Birds of prey, shore and sea birds. Coastal geology. Natural woodlands. Waders and ducks on Hunterston Flats.
Eating/Provisions: Fairlie shops. Largs Yacht Haven.
Public Toilets: Burnfoot Picnic Park, Fairlie.
Accommodation: List of Accommodation, Fairlie Picnic Park.