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View of Bute and Arran – View of Rothesay loop from Dunoon

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View of Bute and Arran – View of Rothesay loop from Dunoon

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4.3

(3)

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View of Bute and Arran – View of Rothesay loop from Dunoon

02:23

30.9km

440m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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6.55 km

View of Loch Striven from Bishop's Seat

Highlight • Climb

Easy flat cycle out to loch striven. continuous off road climb. plenty of fluids and snacks for this bit.

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6.59 km

View of Loch Striven

Highlight • Lake

17.6 km

View of Gare Loch from Rhu

Highlight • Lake

Nice easy flat cycle with great views.

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18.5 km

Toward Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1475, now just a ruin but worth exploring if passing.

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21.6 km

View of Bute and Arran

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views on all sides, you can see Largs, Great Cumbrae, Bute and on a clear day all the way over to Arran.

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21.6 km

View of Rothesay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nicer cycle if you come from Dunoon side over Bishops seat.

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30.4 km

View of Castle House from Dunoon Pier

Highlight • Viewpoint

30.8 km

View of the Firth of Clyde from Dunoon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dunoon is the largest town on the Cowal peninsula on the southern end of Argyll and Bute. It is on the western shore of the upper Firth of Clyde.

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30.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

10.1 km

5.35 km

597 m

501 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.4 km

12.1 km

1.54 km

873 m

777 m

231 m

Elevation

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 10 June

14°C

8°C

90 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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View of Bute and Arran – View of Rothesay loop from Dunoon

View of Loch Striven from Bishop's Seat

View of Loch Striven

View of Gare Loch from Rhu

Toward Castle Ruins

View of Bute and Arran

View of Rothesay

View of Castle House from Dunoon Pier

View of the Firth of Clyde from Dunoon

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