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Cloanaig River – View of the Isle of Arran loop from Skipness

Cloanaig River – View of the Isle of Arran loop from Skipness

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3

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Cloanaig River – View of the Isle of Arran loop from Skipness

01:17

16.2km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

45 m

Skipness Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Skipness castle is a square courtyard castle built in the early 13th century by the MacSween family. It was used as a stronghold against the vikings. The Macdonald Lord of …

Tip by

2

509 m

View of Gravel Road to the Coast

Highlight • Trail

3

559 m

Steep Gravel Climb

Highlight • Climb

Steep gravel climb levels out to a steady climb after this

Tip by

4

1.08 km

Gravel path along the Skipness River

Highlight • Trail

Very nice gravel doubletrack through the valley

Tip by

5

1.14 km

View of Loch Fyne from Gravel Road

Highlight • Trail

6

10.4 km

Cloanaig River

Highlight • Viewpoint

A beautiful stretch of water running across the Kintyre Peninsula through woodland and remote wilderness. The area around the river is rich in wildlife. Expect to spot wild deer, majestic birds of prey and plenty of fish.

Tip by

7

10.9 km

Smooth Road to the Ferry

Highlight • Trail

Very smooth tarmac leading to the ferry

Tip by

8

11.3 km

View of the Isle of Arran

Highlight • Viewpoint

Road leading to Cloanaig ferry terminal.

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B

16.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.40 km

6.76 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.40 km

6.68 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

12°C

7°C

97 %

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