Lion Rock – Secluded Bays of Great Cumbrae loop from Dalry

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Lion Rock – Secluded Bays of Great Cumbrae loop from Dalry

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Lion Rock – Secluded Bays of Great Cumbrae loop from Dalry

03:43

59.9km

610m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 13, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 19.4 km for 2.03 km

After 37.9 km for 2.03 km

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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9.58 km

View of Great Cumbrae from Fairlie Moor Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Spectacular views of Great Cumbrae. Fairlie Moor Road is very quiet with smooth flowing tarmac.

Tip by

11.6 km

Allan Wood

Forest

25.4 km

Lion Rock

Highlight • Viewpoint

Standing some 10 meters in height and over 50 meters in length, this imposing structure has graced the island of Great Cumbrae for some 65 million years.

Tip by

28.1 km

Cathedral of the Isles and Collegiate Church of the Holy Spirit

Highlight • Religious Site

The Cathedral of The Isles and Collegiate Church of the Holy Spirit is a Category A listed cathedral of the Scottish Episcopal Church in the town of Millport on the Isle of Cumbrae. It is one of the two cathedrals of the Diocese of Argyll and the Isles, the other being St John's Cathedral in Oban.

Tip by

33.1 km

Fintraybay Plantation

Forest

34.3 km

Sheltered Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

The perfect wee spot to refuel and enjoy the sounds of the sea in this tiny little bay.

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35.7 km

Beach

35.8 km

Secluded Bays of Great Cumbrae

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The northern tip of Great Cumbrae is a delight to cycle around. Loads of secluded bays to stop off at and a good road surface. It's also very flat around the outermost edge of rhe island, which always helps!

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40.3 km

Magnus the Viking Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

The 16 feet tall steel statue of Magnus the Viking was erected in 2013 to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the the Battle of Largs in 1263 when the Scots defeated the Viking army, which led to Scotland regaining control of Kintyre and the Western Isles.

Tip by

50.7 km

Fairlie Moor Summit

Highlight • Summit

54.3 km

Caaf Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

A stunning reservoir to spin passed and a just reward for the climb up Fairlie Moor Road. Watch out for the slightly sharp turn at Birkheadsteel Bridge.

Tip by

59.9 km

End point

Train Station

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