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The Pencil Monument – Secluded Bays of Great Cumbrae loop from Largs

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The Pencil Monument – Secluded Bays of Great Cumbrae loop from Largs

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The Pencil Monument – Secluded Bays of Great Cumbrae loop from Largs

03:37

63.6km

200m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 22, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 21.6 km for 127 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.14 km

The Pencil Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

In the early 1900s the local council ran a competition to design a statue here. The winner was a bronze statue of King Alexaner pointing out to sea. Unfortunately it was too expensive so thy build this pencil instead...

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3.65 km

Beach

11.9 km

Highthorn Wood

Forest

21.7 km

Clyde Marina

Highlight • Structure

Clyde Marina sits in the Eglington Basin and homes boats arriving into Ardrossan.

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24.2 km

Coastal Cycle Path Between Ardrossan and West Kilbride

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Fantastic smooth traffic free cycle lane along the coast between Ardrossan and West Kilbride.

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40.3 km

Largs Pencil Monument

Highlight • Monument

48.7 km

Lion Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Standing some 10 meters in height and over 50 meters in length, this imposing structure has graced the island of Great Cumbrae for some 65 million years.

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51.4 km

Cathedral of the Isles and Collegiate Church of the Holy Spirit

Highlight • Religious Site

The Cathedral of The Isles and Collegiate Church of the Holy Spirit is a Category A listed cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church in the town of Millport on the …

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56.3 km

Fintraybay Plantation

Forest

57.6 km

Sheltered Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

The perfect wee spot to refuel and enjoy the sounds of the sea in this tiny little bay.

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59.1 km

Secluded Bays of Great Cumbrae

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The northern tip of Great Cumbrae is a delight to cycle around. Loads of secluded bays to stop off at and a good road surface. It's also very flat around the outermost edge of rhe island, which always helps!

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63.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

21.7 km

9.36 km

5.78 km

3.96 km

690 m

126 m

111 m

Surfaces

50.1 km

8.00 km

4.50 km

860 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 23 June

19°C

14°C

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The Pencil Monument – Secluded Bays of Great Cumbrae loop from Largs

The Pencil Monument

Clyde Marina

Coastal Cycle Path Between Ardrossan and West Kilbride

Largs Pencil Monument

Lion Rock

Cathedral of the Isles and Collegiate Church of the Holy Spirit

Sheltered Bay

Secluded Bays of Great Cumbrae

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