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Argyll and Bute

Rothesay Castle – View of Arran loop from Colintraive

Bike touring routes & trails

Argyll and Bute

Rothesay Castle – View of Arran loop from Colintraive

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5.0

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Rothesay Castle – View of Arran loop from Colintraive

02:16

36.6km

240m

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: July 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.4 km for 163 m

After 13.8 km for 166 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

173 m

Ferry Crossing on Loch Fyne

Highlight • Bridge

Very quick crossing.

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2

646 m

Road Along the Lake

Highlight • Trail

So peaceful and quiet - I didn't take many pictures

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3

11.5 km

View of Ardbeg Church Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

13.9 km

Rothesay Seafront and Winter Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rothesay seafront affords wonderful views which stretch across the Firth of Clyde. There are benches to admire the scenery in the Winter Gardens and plenty of places nearby to grab …

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5

14.1 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.

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6

14.7 km

Rothesay Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Rothesay Castle is a magnificent ruined fortress in the heart of Rothesay. The castle is unique among Scottish castles due to its unusual circular plan and long history, which stretches …

Tip by

7

20.6 km

View of Arran

Highlight • Viewpoint

lovely view on quiet roags.

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8

24.4 km

Ettrick Bay

Highlight • Beach

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

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B

36.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.8 km

2.19 km

989 m

784 m

434 m

396 m

Surfaces

32.1 km

2.36 km

1.09 km

586 m

451 m

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Highest point (70 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

27°C

10°C

13 %

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