Road Along the Lake – View of Kames Castle loop from Colintraive

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Road Along the Lake – View of Kames Castle loop from Colintraive

Moderate

5.0

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Road Along the Lake – View of Kames Castle loop from Colintraive

01:53

29.9km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 4, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.0 km for 163 m

After 13.5 km for 196 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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301 m

Road Along the Lake

Highlight • Trail

So peaceful and quiet - I didn't take many pictures

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8.94 km

Kames Castle is a magnificent 16th-century tower house on Kames Bay, near Port Bannatyne. The castle is privately-owned but you can get a nice view of it from the road. It is available as holiday accommodation.

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11.1 km

View of Ardbeg Church Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.6 km

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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13.8 km

Rothesay Town Centre and Castle

Highlight • Castle

Rothesay is a smart Victorian seaside resort and the main town on the east side of Isle of Bute.

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14.0 km

Criterion Pub

Highlight • Pub

The reward at Rothsey!

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14.9 km

View of Rothesay from Serpentine Hill

Highlight • Settlement

15.3 km

Roseland Caravan and Camping with Jam Jar Café

Highlight • Cafe

The jam jar cafe good coffee and cake after the climb up the hill. Great campsite with good facilities and camping pods (with heating) for those who don’t have a tent!

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