Largs - Pencil Beach
Largs, North Ayrshire
Largs faces into the Firth of Clyde and is the departure point for ferries to the Isle of Cumbrae. It has a several small sandy beaches.
Beach Type
SandFacilities
There is an information centreActivities
Boat trips to the Isle of CumbraeThere are two museums close to the beach
Nature and Wildlife
Explore the town or take a trip to Cumbrae.Water Quality
AcceptableLifeguard
NoAwards and Recommendations
Green Coast AwardLocation
Nearest town: LargsCounty: North Ayrshire
Latitude/Longitude: 55.7794, -4.85614
Postcode: KA30 8JZ
(postcode is for sat-nav purposes only, and may not represent the actual address of the beach)
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Access
Take the A737 out of Glasgow. followed by the A760 straight to Largs.Public Transport
Bus service number 585 (stagecoach) Bus service number 17 (Arriva) Bus service number 577 (McGills) All link largs to Glasgow. There is also a train station.Nearest Railway Stations
Largs (About a mile away)Fairlie (Approx. 2 miles away)
West Kilbride (Approx. 5 miles away)
Wemyss Bay (Approx. 7 miles away)
Dalry (Approx. 7 miles away)