Top of the Pass – Lochranza Castle loop from Bridge

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Top of the Pass – Lochranza Castle loop from Bridge

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4.8

(16)

270

riders

Top of the Pass – Lochranza Castle loop from Bridge

03:36

56.3km

620m

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: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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945 m

Uphill to Sannox

Highlight • Climb

Long slog uphill although fantastic descent. Part of the national route 73.

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2.48 km

Top of the Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

Had to walk up the last part. Bike and gear 30kg with wrong gearing. Nothing to do with my lack of fitness😂

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5.88 km

View of Beinn Bhreac

Highlight • Summit

Be prepared for a long steady slog.

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6.48 km

Isle of Arran Distillery

Highlight • Cafe

Stop in for a quick dram :)

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8.08 km

Lochranza Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Lochranza Castle is an atmospheric ruin on the rugged Arran coastline. The castle was thought to be a typical 16th-century tower house. However, analysis in the 1950s revealed it had …

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43.6 km

Beach

47.1 km

View of Brodick

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very smooth road with Brodick in the distance.

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51.1 km

Corrie Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Corrie is spread around a small harbour with a pier. In fact, Corrie boasts two harbours that are about half a mile apart: Corrie Port and Sandstone Quay. Corrie Port …

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53.2 km

Sannox Bay

Highlight • Beach

Sannox Bay has fantastic views of the Bay and beyond. Sannox Bay Hotel is currently undergoing rennovation but should be open in the next year or so (written on 08/12/22) …

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56.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.4 km

21.1 km

811 m

601 m

432 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

53.7 km

1.27 km

767 m

152 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

12°C

8°C

69 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Comments

June 20, 2025,North Arran Loop

North Arran loop on a MTB, I do and I don't recommend it, legs feel like minced beef today.

August 4, 2022,Amazing Arran Loop - should be on everyone's bucket list (Video available)

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