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View of Glenashdale Falls – View of Pladda loop from Kildonan

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View of Glenashdale Falls – View of Pladda loop from Kildonan

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View of Glenashdale Falls – View of Pladda loop from Kildonan

02:12

27.7km

530m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

194 m

View of Ailsa Craig

Highlight • Beach

seal campsite near by but book in advance

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2

6.63 km

Giants' Graves Neolithic Tombs, Isle of Arran

Highlight • Historical Site

The Giants' Graves are the remains of two Neolithic chambered tombs on the Isle of Arran in Scotland.

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3

7.15 km

View of Whiting Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just worth riding down this section for views that stretch as far as the eye can see! Amazingly tropical on a sunny day

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4

8.27 km

View of Glenashdale Falls

Highlight • Viewpoint

From this viewing platform, you get a magnificent view over Glenashdale Falls (known as the Eas a' Chrannaig in Gaelic). The double falls are approximately 140 feet (45 m) high and are especially impressive after heavy rainfall.

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5

8.47 km

View of Holy Isle

Highlight • Religious Site

Holy Island, a prominent island just off eastern coats of Arran and also a Buddhist retreat.

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6

20.4 km

View of Pladda

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you finish the forestry tracks you meet the road and with that another viewpoint along the southern coast of Arran.

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7

20.8 km

Quiet Country Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Smooth tarmac of dreams

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26.7 km

Beach

Beach

9

27.5 km

View of Kildonan Beach and Pladda Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

The beautiful sea views of the most southerly part of this Arran round trip.

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B

27.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

11.6 km

1.16 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.4 km

9.96 km

7.40 km

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Highest point (260 m)

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Sunday 31 May

16°C

12°C

90 %

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