Piers · Scottish Highlands
Portencross Pier
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.
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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
- Nearest railway station
- West Kilbride — 3.4 km
- 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).
- 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.