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Largs to Wemyss Bay

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Overview

Taking the 9am ferry from Rothesay to Wemyss Bay, then the bus to Largs and walking back to Wemyss Bay via the Ayrshire Coastal path, Skelmorlie and the Kelly Burn.

Tuesday, 11 March 2025
Start time:
9:00 am
Estimated finish time:
4:00 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
11.3km / 7.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular
Website:
https://www.ayrshirecoastalpath.org/route/largs-skelmorlie

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
NS 08919 64806
Nearest postcode:
PA20 9AQ
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Start time:
9:00 am

9am ferry from Rothesay to Wemyss Bay. Meet at the ferry terminal but do not purchase tickets until the walk leader confirms the walk will go ahead.

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