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View of Glenashdale Falls – View of Holy Island loop from Whiting Bay

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View of Glenashdale Falls – View of Holy Island loop from Whiting Bay

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View of Glenashdale Falls – View of Holy Island loop from Whiting Bay

01:43

21.3km

440m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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After 17.7 km for 313 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

690 m

Beach

Beach

2

3.54 km

Giants' Graves Chambered Cairns

Highlight • Natural

The Giants' Graves are two chambered Neolithic tombs located in a forest clearing overlooking Whiting Bay. Sadly, the cairn has been ransacked over the years and the remains are now …

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3

3.67 km

Giants' Graves Neolithic Tombs, Isle of Arran

Highlight • Historical Site

The Giants' Graves are the remains of two Neolithic chambered tombs on the Isle of Arran in Scotland.

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4

4.19 km

View of Whiting Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just worth riding down this section for views that stretch as far as the eye can see! Amazingly tropical on a sunny day

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5

5.31 km

View of Glenashdale Falls

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this viewing platform, you get a magnificent view over Glenashdale Falls (known as the Eas a' Chrannaig in Gaelic). The double falls are approximately 140 feet (45 m) high and are especially impressive after heavy rainfall.

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6

5.52 km

View of Holy Isle

Highlight • Religious Site

Holy Island, a prominent island just off eastern coats of Arran and also a Buddhist retreat.

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7

7.57 km

View of Holy Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

You get a lovely view of Holy Island across the Firth of Clyde from this spot. The tiny island is only a short distance from the east coast of Arran.

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8

10.7 km

Gravel Track

Highlight • Cycleway

I've never been so exited about gravel before!

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9

19.6 km

The CoffeePot, Whiting Bay

Highlight • Other

Great food and refreshments. Nice staff that let us refill all our water bottles.

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B

21.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.4 km

3.68 km

2.93 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

5.24 km

3.68 km

459 m

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