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Argyll and Bute

The best cycling routes in Argyll and Bute

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Cycling in Argyll and Bute is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Scotland. So you can find your perfect Argyll and Bute bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 26, 2025

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1. Duart Castle, Loch Scridain and Loch na Keal loop from Salen on the Isle of Mull

84.1km

05:13

770m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Kilberry Stones loop from Tarbet

63.5km

04:01

750m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Oban to Port Appin loop via Castle Stalker

75.2km

04:49

710m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Glen Fruin loop from Helensburgh

24.6km

01:35

260m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Lochgoilhead, Glen Croe Woods & Ardgartan loop — Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

33.2km

03:22

780m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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6. West Loch Lomond cycle path loop from Tarbet - Loch Lomond & The Trossarchs National Park

23.6km

01:47

330m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Ostel Bay beach loop from Kames

18.2km

01:20

180m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Scalpsie Bay loop from Rothesay – Isle of Bute

28.2km

01:43

220m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. Tour of the Standing Stones from Lochgilphead – Móine Mhor National Nature Reserve

42.1km

02:40

280m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Oban to Kilchrenan loop

57.2km

04:09

720m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes in Argyll and Bute

1. Duart Castle, Loch Scridain and Loch na Keal loop from Salen on the Isle of Mull

2. Kilberry Stones loop from Tarbet

3. Oban to Port Appin loop via Castle Stalker

4. Glen Fruin loop from Helensburgh

5. Lochgoilhead, Glen Croe Woods & Ardgartan loop — Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

6. West Loch Lomond cycle path loop from Tarbet - Loch Lomond & The Trossarchs National Park

7. Ostel Bay beach loop from Kames

8. Scalpsie Bay loop from Rothesay – Isle of Bute

9. Tour of the Standing Stones from Lochgilphead – Móine Mhor National Nature Reserve

10. Oban to Kilchrenan loop

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