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View of Pladda – The Ross Road loop from Kildonan

View of Pladda – The Ross Road loop from Kildonan

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View of Pladda – The Ross Road loop from Kildonan

01:51

36.0km

620m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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207 m

View of Kildonan Beach and Pladda Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

The beautiful sea views of the most southerly part of this Arran round trip.

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943 m

View of Pladda from Kildonan

Highlight • Viewpoint

Picturesque spot with benches. Toilets available at village hall. No other facilities-bring own snacks and drinks!

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1.06 km

View of Pladda Island and Ailsa Craig from Kildonan Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Kildonan is a village on the south coast of Arran. It is named after the Irish monk, Saint Donan, who is believed to have lived here in the 6th century. …

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7.25 km

View of Pladda

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you finish the forestry tracks you meet the road and with that another viewpoint along the southern coast of Arran.

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8.23 km

Carn Ban Chambered Cairn

Highlight • Historical Site

Close to Kilmory on the isle of Arran lies Aucheleffan Forest, an extensive area of forest which takes in the Carn Barn Chambered Cairn and the Aucheleffan standing stones.

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9.94 km

Lagg Distillery

Highlight • Historical Site

Following two years of construction, Lagg Distillery opened it's doors to the public on the 12th June 2019. Based on the southern tip of the Isle of Arran, and under …

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10.5 km

The Ross Road

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

This is a gorgeous stretch of undulating Road cycling, be aware of the very tight turns on the decent

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28.8 km

Beach

29.7 km

MOST at Erin Lodge Restaurant & Bar

Highlight • Restaurant

Friendly bar & restaurant on the sea front. They have a dine in or takeaway menu in a fish and chips, pizza, burger vibe.
Open every day apart from Tuesdays. 15:00 - 22:00.

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36.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.0 km

6.96 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.2 km

718 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 7 May

14°C

6°C

13 %

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View of Pladda – The Ross Road loop from Kildonan

View of Kildonan Beach and Pladda Island

View of Pladda from Kildonan

View of Pladda Island and Ailsa Craig from Kildonan Beach

View of Pladda

Carn Ban Chambered Cairn

Lagg Distillery

The Ross Road

MOST at Erin Lodge Restaurant & Bar

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