Brisbane Glen Road – Magnus the Viking Statue loop from Inverkip
Brisbane Glen Road – Magnus the Viking Statue loop from Inverkip
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Brisbane Glen Road – Magnus the Viking Statue loop from Inverkip
02:11
44.4km
650m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 24, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
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3.41 km
Shielhall Glen
Forest
3.81 km
Inverkip Climb to Kelly Cut
Highlight • Cycleway
Tip by
7.19 km
Brisbane Glen Road
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Sometimes it really is just you and the sheep as you roll through Clyde Muirshiel park. A real highlight of the area!
Tip by
23.1 km
Largs Ferry Terminal
Highlight • Settlement
23.3 km
Magnus the Viking Statue
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
26.8 km
The Prophet's Grave
Highlight • Monument
The Reverend William Smith died aged 28 from the plague in 1647. Smith only arrived to minister in the town three years before his death, having worked as a schoolmaster in nearby Irvine. He never married and records show that he died with only his books and his clothes. Such was his dedication that he continued to minister to his parishioners even after he had contracted the plague.
Local legend recounts that he became known as the 'Prophet' because upon his deathbed he prophesied that Largs would be forever protected from plague or pestilence as long as the holly trees growing at his grave were prevented from touching. Older records indicate that the holly trees were located at the 'head' and 'foot' of the grave, however today two trees are located either side of the 'head' and three at the 'foot'. Relatives and others maintained the grave site and the result, intended or otherwise, of Smith's prophecy is that the site has been maintained and his name has never been forgotten.
The grave site now consists of a recumbent stone standing on stone blocks near the Middleton Burn that runs down to the Noddsdale Water in the vicinity of the old Noddsdale corn and flour mill.
Tip by
34.4 km
View of the Northern Highlands
Highlight • Other
37.0 km
Loch Thom
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
40.0 km
View of Cowal from Inverkip Climb
Highlight • Viewpoint
44.4 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
38.3 km
4.26 km
1.47 km
369 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
42.4 km
1.94 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (270 m)
Lowest point (0 m)
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Tuesday 23 June
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