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Argyll and Bute

Scalpsie Viewing Platform – View of Arran loop from Kilchattan Bay

Bike touring routes & trails

Argyll and Bute

Scalpsie Viewing Platform – View of Arran loop from Kilchattan Bay

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192

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Scalpsie Viewing Platform – View of Arran loop from Kilchattan Bay

02:33

41.7km

320m

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: April 8, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.05 km

Kilchattan Bay Tea Room & Post Office

Highlight • Cafe

Small tea room with picnic tables across the quiet road and views over the bay.

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2

8.84 km

Scalpsie Viewing Platform

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great views across the Firth of Clyde

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3

9.81 km

View of the Isle of Arran and Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views across the Sound of Bute from this viewpoint on the A844 near Mecknoch. You can see the small island of Inchmarnock about 2km away. You also get an …

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4

16.8 km

View of Arran

Highlight • Viewpoint

lovely view on quiet roags.

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5

19.3 km

Ettrick Bay

Highlight • Beach

Lovely bay on quiet roads. There is a café here too.

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6

27.0 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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7

27.2 km

Criterion Pub

Highlight • Pub

The reward at Rothsey!

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8

29.7 km

View of the Kyles of Bute

Highlight • Lake

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41.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.5 km

4.33 km

3.32 km

243 m

176 m

Surfaces

34.2 km

6.62 km

558 m

176 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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9°C

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