• route overview
• 1 Glenapp Kirk - Ballantrae
• 2 Ballantrae - Lendalfoot
• 3 Lendalfoot - Girvan
• 4 Girvan -Maidens
• 5 Maidens - Dunure
• 6 Dunure - Ayr
• 7 Ayr - Troon Harbour
• 8 Troon Harbour - Irvine
• 9 Irvine - Ardrossan
• 10 Ardrossan - Portencross
• 11 Portencross - Largs
• 12 A&B Largs - Kelly Burn

Stage 2 Ballantrae to Lendalfoot

Ballantrae Harbour - Bennane Head - Carleton Bay - Varyag Monument - Lendalfoot

Distance: 10.5 km = 6.5 miles

Time: 3 hours

Car Parks: The Vennel and Foreland, Ballantrae – Lendalfoot Hall.

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

We strongly advise purchase of the Guide Book for a detailed description and map of the route.

Points of Interest

Transport: Good hourly bus service.

Historical: Smugglers’ Caves. Sawney Bean legend. 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 shop, Hotel and Garden Centre.

Public Toilets: Ballantrae - down The Vennel near recycling depot.

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