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View of Arran – Rothesay Harbour loop from Rothesay

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View of Arran – Rothesay Harbour loop from Rothesay

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View of Arran – Rothesay Harbour loop from Rothesay

01:14

21.1km

180m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.84 km for 279 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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13 m

Carmen's Rest Shelter, Rothesay

Highlight • Rest Area

These should be on the OpenStreetMaps already but this one isn't, and the Scottish Water website says it's on the Square but it isn't. It's on the coastal side of …

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222 m

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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4.06 km

Port Bannatyne Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Port Bannatyne is a pretty coastal village which was developed in the early 19th century as a harbour. It remains an atmospheric little place and has a couple of places to eat and drink, as well as some accommodation.

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4.50 km

View of Kames Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kames Castle is a magnificent 16th-century tower house on Kames Bay, near Port Bannatyne. The castle is privately-owned but you can get a nice view of it from the road. It is available as holiday accommodation.

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8.55 km

Ettrick Bay

Highlight • Beach

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

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15.0 km

View of Arran

Highlight • Viewpoint

lovely view on quiet roags.

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20.9 km

Criterion Pub

Highlight • Pub

The reward at Rothsey!

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21.1 km

Rothesay Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Rothesay is a Victorian seaside resort and is the principal town on the Isle of Bute. Renowned for its traditional harbour, 13th-century castle and pretty streets, Rothesay is a lovely …

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21.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.4 km

2.15 km

866 m

416 m

252 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.2 km

1.96 km

580 m

282 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 5 July

17°C

14°C

49 %

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Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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View of Arran – Rothesay Harbour loop from Rothesay

Carmen's Rest Shelter, Rothesay

Rothesay Town Centre and Castle

Port Bannatyne Harbour

View of Kames Castle

Ettrick Bay

View of Arran

Criterion Pub

Rothesay Harbour

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