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View of the River Clyde – Cairn Café loop from Houston

View of the River Clyde – Cairn Café loop from Houston

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View of the River Clyde – Cairn Café loop from Houston

01:11

24.4km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.47 km

Old Greenock Road and View of Dumbarton

Highlight • Cycleway

9.58 km

View of Horses and Countryside Along Quiet Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

10.2 km

View of the River Clyde

Highlight • Other

13.1 km

Coffee and Rolls at Kilmacolm

Highlight • Cafe

Best rolls and coffee in Kilmacolm

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14.8 km

Cairn Café

Highlight • Cafe

Popular cafe for cyclists crossing the Clyde from Glasgow and riding in the Ayrshire hills. Good food, decently priced and friendly towards cyclists.

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14.8 km

Cairn, Kilmacolm

Highlight • Cafe

One of couple of cafe open during lockdown at Kilmacolm, various selection of cakes.

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14.9 km

Crashed Lorry Site

Highlight • Structure

24.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.4 km

1.89 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

3.36 km

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Monday 31 August

16°C

12°C

83 %

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View of the River Clyde – Cairn Café loop from Houston

Old Greenock Road and View of Dumbarton

View of Horses and Countryside Along Quiet Road

View of the River Clyde

Coffee and Rolls at Kilmacolm

Cairn Café

Cairn, Kilmacolm

Crashed Lorry Site

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