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View of Arran – Scalpsie Viewing Platform loop from Fairlie

Bike touring routes & trails

View of Arran – Scalpsie Viewing Platform loop from Fairlie

Hard

16

riders

View of Arran – Scalpsie Viewing Platform loop from Fairlie

05:28

97.7km

690m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: July 11, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 15.3 km for 11.5 km

After 70.8 km for 11.5 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1.94 km

Beach

Beach

2

3.21 km

Largs Pencil Monument

Highlight • Monument

3

27.2 km

Rothesay Town Centre and Castle

Highlight • Castle

Rothesay is a smart Victorian seaside resort and the main town on the east side of Isle of Bute.

Tip by

4

34.6 km

Ettrick Bay

Highlight • Beach

Lovely bay on quiet roads. There is a café here too.

Tip by

5

41.1 km

View of Arran

Highlight • Viewpoint

lovely view on quiet roags.

Tip by

6

48.1 km

View of the Isle of Arran and Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views across the Sound of Bute from this viewpoint on the A844 near Mecknoch. You can see the small island of Inchmarnock about 2km away. You also get an amazing view of the Isle of Arran and Goatfell which is the highest mountain on Arran.

Tip by

7

49.1 km

Scalpsie Viewing Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views across the Firth of Clyde

Tip by

8

50.8 km

View of Arran from Ardrossan Beach

Highlight • Beach

This is a wee gem. you can cycle 100 yards from main road to this lovely beach.

Tip by

9

68.1 km

View of the Kyles of Bute

Highlight • Lake

B

97.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.4 km

22.9 km

14.7 km

11.1 km

6.38 km

2.25 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.5 km

23.0 km

8.13 km

7.06 km

1.10 km

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Wednesday 15 July

21°C

12°C

15 %

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