Portpatrick to Castle KennedyThis section of the Way is deliberately a short one. It provides walkers with a gentler start to the walk allowing them to “break themselves in”.
| From Portaptrick the route moves along the coast where you can enjoy stunning views out onto the North Channel, views of Knock Bay and stunning coastal cliffs to the north. | At Black Head the route turns inland towards the outskirts of Stranraer and towards Castle Kennedy.
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Start | Portpatrick | Finish | Castle Kennedy | OS Explorer Maps | 309 Stranraer and The Rhinns
310 Glenluce and Kirkcowan | Distance | 21.5 kms / 13.5 miles. | Height Range | 0-156m. | Total ascent | about 400m | Information shelter | North end of Portpatrick harbour. | Leaflet box | Knock and Maize NX 010587. | Supplies | A modest selection of shops in Portpatrick and one in Castle Kennedy. None on route. | Public transport | Trains and ferries to Stranraer. Buses from Stranraer to Portpatrick and Castle Kennedy. Taxis between Stranraer and Portpatrick are another option. | Accommodation | |
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