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United Kingdom
Scotland
West Scotland
Arran

View of Holy Isle – View of Holy Island loop from Whiting Bay

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
West Scotland
Arran

View of Holy Isle – View of Holy Island loop from Whiting Bay

Moderate

4.0

(1)

19

riders

View of Holy Isle – View of Holy Island loop from Whiting Bay

01:41

20.9km

430m

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: May 21, 2026

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After 17.3 km for 313 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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690 m

Beach

Beach

2

3.54 km

Giants' Graves Chambered Cairns

Highlight • Natural

The Giants' Graves are two chambered Neolithic tombs located in a forest clearing overlooking Whiting Bay. Sadly, the cairn has been ransacked over the years and the remains are now …

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3

3.67 km

The Giants' Graves are the remains of two Neolithic chambered tombs on the Isle of Arran in Scotland.

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4

4.19 km

View of Whiting Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just worth riding down this section for views that stretch as far as the eye can see! Amazingly tropical on a sunny day

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5

5.11 km

View of Holy Isle

Highlight • Religious Site

Holy Island, a prominent island just off eastern coats of Arran and also a Buddhist retreat.

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6

7.17 km

View of Holy Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

You get a lovely view of Holy Island across the Firth of Clyde from this spot. The tiny island is only a short distance from the east coast of Arran.

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7

10.3 km

Gravel Track

Highlight • Cycleway

I've never been so exited about gravel before!

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8

19.2 km

The CoffeePot, Whiting Bay

Highlight • Other

Great food and refreshments. Nice staff that let us refill all our water bottles.

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9

19.3 km

MOST at Erin Lodge Restaurant & Bar

Highlight • Restaurant

Friendly bar & restaurant on the sea front. They have a dine in or takeaway menu in a fish and chips, pizza, burger vibe.
Open every day apart from Tuesdays. 15:00 - 22:00.

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20.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

3.67 km

2.61 km

1.34 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

4.80 km

3.67 km

435 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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Saturday 30 May

17°C

11°C

56 %

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