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View of Beinn Bhreac – Machrie Bay loop from Dougarie Lodge

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View of Beinn Bhreac – Machrie Bay loop from Dougarie Lodge

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View of Beinn Bhreac – Machrie Bay loop from Dougarie Lodge

01:28

25.0km

170m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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172 m

Iorsa Water Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bridge over Iorsa Water Isle of Arran Scotland.
A.k.a. Dougarie Bridge.
The Iorsa Water is the longest river on Arran, here about to enter the Kilbrannan Sound.
The bridge carries the circular road round Arran.

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11.3 km

Clachan Church Ruins

Highlight • Religious Site

This was the Arran Trust's first heritage project and involved sealing and capping the walls of one of the oldest recorded preaching houses on Arran and erecting memorial boards. The …

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11.3 km

Bridgend Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Bridgend campsite is very peaceful. Facilities are good. Stayed in pitch 5, great views.

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14.9 km

Blackwater Bakehouse Self-Serve Bread Shed

Highlight • Cafe

Delicious bread and cakes from a self-service cabinet. Just up a wee lane next to the "On a Roll" take away.

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17.7 km

View of Beinn Bhreac

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very quiet road, views of Beinn Bhreac in the distance.

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21.4 km

Machrie Bay Coastal Road

Highlight • Cycleway

The start of flat coastal roads leading from Machrie to Lochranza.

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21.6 km

Machrie Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely spot over looking the bay for a coffee.

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21.9 km

Machrie Bay

Highlight • Beach

A stunning part of Arran

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25.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

525 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

749 m

525 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

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Weather

Saturday 16 May

12°C

4°C

55 %

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View of Beinn Bhreac – Machrie Bay loop from Dougarie Lodge

Iorsa Water Bridge

Clachan Church Ruins

Bridgend Campsite

Blackwater Bakehouse Self-Serve Bread Shed

View of Beinn Bhreac

Machrie Bay Coastal Road

Machrie Tea Room

Machrie Bay

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