Machrie Bay – Lochranza Castle loop from Shiskine

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Machrie Bay – Lochranza Castle loop from Shiskine

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Machrie Bay – Lochranza Castle loop from Shiskine

03:33

60.0km

400m

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 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.71 km

View of Beinn Bhreac

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very quiet road, views of Beinn Bhreac in the distance.

Tip by

5.45 km

Machrie Bay Coastal Road

Highlight • Cycleway

The start of flat coastal roads leading from Machrie to Lochranza.

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5.87 km

Machrie Bay

Highlight • Beach

A stunning part of Arran

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16.9 km

Pirnmill Village Store and Post Office

Highlight • Rest Area

Small shop and Post Office - nice to buy something cool to drink or an ice cream - or maybe some food for the next couple of days?

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27.9 km

View of Lochranza Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Occasionally you have to give way to deer walking along main road in village next to Castle.

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28.4 km

Isle of Arran Distillery

Highlight • Cafe

Stop in for a quick dram :)

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40.7 km

Quiet Coastal Road

Highlight • Cycleway

59.1 km

Clachan Church Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

This was the Arran Trust's first heritage project and involved sealing and capping the walls of one of the oldest recorded preaching houses on Arran and erecting memorial boards. The …

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60.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.0 km

3.99 km

893 m

Surfaces

57.5 km

1.56 km

893 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

7°C

5 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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Comments

May 16, 2024,Arran coastal d2

Day 2 of a mini adventure round the coastal roads of Arran. Today the roads were easier on the legs, bike fully loaded 30kg. Nothing to do with my lack of fitness.