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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: March 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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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 the Isles held the castle until 1493 and it went to the Forresters. In 1499 it was turned over to The Campbell Earl of Argyll. The castle was abandoned in the 17th century. There is a chapel dedicated to Saint Brendan to the southeast of the castle. The castle is said to be haunted by the Green Lady of Skipness Castle. Rather than causing fear in the residents, the ghost was held in high regard as protector of the castle for hundreds of years.

The castle is free to visit at all times of the year. However the tower is open from April 1st to 30th September between 0930-1730. For more information, visit: historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/skipness-castle-and-chapel. To visit the castle head down the lane coming off of the road where this highlight is located.

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

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4

1.14 km

View of Loch Fyne from Gravel Road

Highlight • Trail

5

5.42 km

View Down the Valley to Arran

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

9.44 km

6.72 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.44 km

6.63 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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