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Rothesay Castle – Rothesay Harbour loop from Rothesay

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Rothesay Castle – Rothesay Harbour loop from Rothesay

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Rothesay Castle – Rothesay Harbour loop from Rothesay

02:12

39.2km

300m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.44 km

Kerrycroy Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dreamy bay. Invites you to linger and swim.

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12.1 km

The Kingarth Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

Great pint and bar food.

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13.4 km

Blackpark Plantation

Forest

13.8 km

Langalchorad Plantation

Forest

20.8 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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33.5 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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38.3 km

Rothesay Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Rothesay Castle is a magnificent ruined fortress in the heart of Rothesay. The castle is unique among Scottish castles due to its unusual circular plan and long history, which stretches …

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39.0 km

Criterion Pub

Highlight • Pub

The reward at Rothsey!

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39.1 km

Rothesay Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Rothesay is a Victorian seaside resort and is the principal town on the Isle of Bute. Renowned for its traditional harbour, 13th-century castle and pretty streets, Rothesay is a lovely …

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39.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.6 km

5.29 km

1.96 km

795 m

515 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.1 km

7.09 km

668 m

323 m

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

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Weather

Saturday 27 June

18°C

13°C

81 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Rothesay Castle – Rothesay Harbour loop from Rothesay

View of the Kyles of Bute

Kerrycroy Beach

The Kingarth Hotel

View of the Isle of Arran and Mountains

View of Kames Castle

Rothesay Castle

Criterion Pub

Rothesay Harbour

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