Piers · Scottish Lowlands
Portencross Pier
In or near West Kilbride.
Portencross Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
Dave Hitchborne — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Best time of year
- Summer
- Nearest railway station
- West Kilbride · 3.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Portencross Pier is a seaside pier on the coast of the Scottish Highlands — Victorian pleasure architecture on stilts, still standing. It sits within the North Ayrshire and Arran parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is West Kilbride, about 3.4 km away. Postcode area KA23.
Photo gallery
See it from the streetimagery from 2021
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Official information
Portencross Castle is a scheduled ancient monument located near West Kilbride in Ayrshire, overlooking the Firth of Clyde. Visitors can explore its historical significance and beautiful surroundings, with opportunities for private event hire.
Place summary
Portencross Pier is a pier located in the Scottish Highlands, postcode KA23. It serves as a notable point along the coastline, reflecting the area's maritime history. The pier is an example of local infrastructure that supports fishing and recreational activities.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7020, -4.9053
- District
- North Ayrshire
- Postcode
- KA23 9QA
- Parliamentary constituency
- North Ayrshire and Arran
- Phone
- +44 (0) 1294 823799
- Nearest railway station
- West Kilbride — 3.4 km
- Opening
- Daily 11am–4pm; closed for events
- Official site
- portencrosscastle.org.uk
Sources
- osm: w8013594 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Portencross Pier?
- Portencross Pier is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode KA23 9QA).
- What is Portencross Pier?
- Portencross Pier is a pier in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Portencross Pier?
- The nearest railway station is West Kilbride, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode KA23 9QA.
- Is Portencross Pier free to visit?
- Yes, Portencross Pier is free to enter.
- How do I get to Portencross Pier?
- The nearest railway station is West Kilbride, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode KA23 9QA.