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Loch Tarsan Dam – View of the Kyles of Bute loop from Gourock

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Loch Tarsan Dam – View of the Kyles of Bute loop from Gourock

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Loch Tarsan Dam – View of the Kyles of Bute loop from Gourock

06:11

96.5km

1,310m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

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After 3.19 km for 4.26 km

After 89.3 km for 4.26 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.7 km

Loch Tarsan Dam

Highlight • Structure

39.0 km

View of the Kyles of Bute from Tighnabruaich

Highlight • Climb

Take your time with this climb, which ever way you choose to approach it - its quite a climb if you're fully loaded. A little easier from Tighnabruaich, the views out and across the Kyles of Bute are fabulous.

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42.9 km

Nice Viewpoint

Highlight • Structure

Great view. Short walk from parking through small wooden gate on grassy path. Also a picnic table nearby.

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45.2 km

View of Loch Fyne

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not far to finish.

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45.4 km

View of Tighnabruaich

Highlight • Lake

This was a great circular route with the first half on the roag. Beautiful views around Ardlamont heading towards Portavadie Marina. Great facilities there to break up the route with …

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49.0 km

View of the Kyles of Bute

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Kyles of Bute is a narrow sea channel that separates Bute from Argyll. It is often referred to as the ‘Secret Coast’ as it is not en route to …

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72.5 km

Lochhead

Highlight • Settlement

A nice little place at the end of the loch. Perfect resting place after the descent and before the climb back inland.

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93.4 km

Gourock to Dunoon Ferry (Sound of Shuna)

Highlight • Structure

Gourock McInroy’s Point Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Hunters Quay

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96.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.1 km

39.1 km

8.55 km

5.00 km

1.99 km

648 m

261 m

Surfaces

85.4 km

9.06 km

1.51 km

648 m

Elevation

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Loch Tarsan Dam – View of the Kyles of Bute loop from Gourock

Loch Tarsan Dam

View of the Kyles of Bute from Tighnabruaich

Nice Viewpoint

View of Loch Fyne

View of Tighnabruaich

View of the Kyles of Bute

Lochhead

Gourock to Dunoon Ferry (Sound of Shuna)

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