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Argyll and Bute

Toward Lighthouse – View of Rothesay loop from Holy Loch

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Argyll and Bute

Toward Lighthouse – View of Rothesay loop from Holy Loch

Hard

5.0

(1)

14

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Toward Lighthouse – View of Rothesay loop from Holy Loch

03:05

38.0km

570m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

9.45 km

View of Loch Striven from Bishop's Seat

Highlight • Climb

Easy flat cycle out to loch striven. continuous off road climb. plenty of fluids and snacks for this bit.

Tip by

2

12.9 km

Stream Ford Crossing

Highlight • Trail

Crossing from east to west side of stream, GPX track doesn't line up with Komoot map, not sure which is right. Clear track deteriorates, follow unpromising path for about 100m …

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3

20.5 km

View of Gare Loch from Rhu

Highlight • Lake

Nice easy flat cycle with great views.

Tip by

4

21.4 km

Toward Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Built in 1475, now just a ruin but worth exploring if passing.

Tip by

5

23.4 km

Toward Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Completed in 1812 by Robert Stenson.

Tip by

6

25.5 km

View of Rothesay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nicer cycle if you come from Dunoon side over Bishops seat.

Tip by

B

38.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

12.2 km

7.04 km

2.84 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

15.9 km

3.75 km

366 m

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