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Rothesay Harbour – Rothesay Castle loop from Rothesay

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Rothesay Harbour – Rothesay Castle loop from Rothesay

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Rothesay Harbour – Rothesay Castle loop from Rothesay

01:13

11.1km

160m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

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Bus stop

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193 m

Rothesay Seafront and Winter Gardens

Highlight • Viewpoint

Rothesay seafront affords wonderful views which stretch across the Firth of Clyde. There are benches to admire the scenery in the Winter Gardens and plenty of places nearby to grab …

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379 m

Criterion Pub

Highlight • Pub

The reward at Rothsey!

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486 m

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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636 m

Rothesay Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Rothesay Castle is a magnificent ruined fortress in the heart of Rothesay. The castle is unique among Scottish castles due to its unusual circular plan and long history, which stretches …

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1.26 km

View of Rothesay from Serpentine Hill

Highlight • Settlement

5.38 km

Ascog Hall Fernery and Gardens

Highlight • Monument

A well stocked garden with many architectural features, including a sunken Victorian Fernery (1875) and large stable's ruin all located in the grounds of a baronial style house from 1844.

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7.16 km

Ardencraig Gardens

Highlight • Natural

Ardencraig Gardens is a walled garden and is maintained by Argyll and Bute Council. It has been developed to create a propagation, education and show garden. Visitors can enjoy the …

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7.58 km

View of the Kyles of Bute

Highlight • Lake

11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.66 km

3.82 km

982 m

795 m

571 m

286 m

Surfaces

4.99 km

3.95 km

1.03 km

542 m

423 m

148 m

Elevation

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Rothesay Harbour – Rothesay Castle loop from Rothesay

Rothesay Seafront and Winter Gardens

Criterion Pub

Rothesay Harbour

Rothesay Castle

View of Rothesay from Serpentine Hill

Ascog Hall Fernery and Gardens

Ardencraig Gardens

View of the Kyles of Bute

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