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Machrie Bay – Top of the Pass loop from Brodick

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Machrie Bay – Top of the Pass loop from Brodick

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5.0

(22)

621

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Machrie Bay – Top of the Pass loop from Brodick

07:27

116km

1,410m

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: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.19 km

Northern Mountain Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Take a moment on a clear day to see the islands whole Northern Mountain range from a single viewpoint.

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12.5 km

Beach

Beach

19.6 km

Ballymeanoch Wood

Forest

20.4 km

Auchenhew Wood

Forest

5

26.0 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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6

36.6 km

View of Blackwaterfoot and Drumadoon Bay

Highlight • Beach

Great views.

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7

45.5 km

Machrie Bay

Highlight • Beach

A stunning part of Arran

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8

67.1 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 …

Tip by

9

68.4 km

Isle of Arran Distillery

Highlight • Cafe

Stop in for a quick dram :)

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10

72.6 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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11

74.2 km

Uphill to Sannox

Highlight • Climb

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

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B

116 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

83.1 km

31.2 km

1.11 km

1.10 km

Surfaces

114 km

1.20 km

749 m

719 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (230 m)

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Saturday 16 May

12°C

6°C

49 %

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