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The Pencil Monument – Largs Seafront loop from Holmwood

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The Pencil Monument – Largs Seafront loop from Holmwood

Moderate

4.0

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The Pencil Monument – Largs Seafront loop from Holmwood

02:00

23.8km

450m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.69 km

Greeto Bridge Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge is a very popular destination for local walkers. If you go up the river for a few steps, you will see the waterfall and with a bit of …

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5.70 km

View of the Coast from Gravel Track and Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Hard packed gravel going up or down with an amazing view to the coast. Tons of fun to ride especially on wider tyres!

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10.0 km

Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium

Highlight • Other

An award wining crematorium with one of the loveliest back drops and looking down the Garnock Valley.

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16.5 km

Before heading to the Kelburn Trails Jump Area, it's advisable to check the latest trail conditions and any potential closures. For instance, the trail was reported closed on March 16, 2020. Staying updated ensures a safe and enjoyable experience.

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17.0 km

Kelburn Information Pavilion

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated between the car park and the entrance to Kelburn estate, this pavillon offers several info boards about the main attractions, Kelburn's history, as well as a map of the site.

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18.9 km

The Pencil Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

In the early 1900s the local council ran a competition to design a statue here. The winner was a bronze statue of King Alexaner pointing out to sea. Unfortunately it was too expensive so thy build this pencil instead...

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21.4 km

Magnus the Viking Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

The 16 feet tall steel statue of Magnus the Viking was erected in 2013 to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the the Battle of Largs in 1263 when the Scots …

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21.5 km

Largs Seafront

Highlight • Beach

lots of options to fuel up before leaving towards Glasgow route or Greenock. Moreover another option would be a short ferry to Isle of Cumbrae, which has a nice cycle friendly 10 mile circumnavigation of island.

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23.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.0 km

5.12 km

3.32 km

1.42 km

718 m

277 m

Surfaces

9.82 km

6.87 km

4.25 km

1.81 km

1.08 km

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

19°C

15°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 40.0 km/h

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The Pencil Monument – Largs Seafront loop from Holmwood

Greeto Bridge Waterfall

View of the Coast from Gravel Track and Bridge

Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium

Kelburn Trails Jump Area

Kelburn Information Pavilion

The Pencil Monument

Magnus the Viking Statue

Largs Seafront

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