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Glen Rosa – Bench With a View of Glen Rosa loop from Brodick

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Glen Rosa – Bench With a View of Glen Rosa loop from Brodick

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5.0

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Glen Rosa – Bench With a View of Glen Rosa loop from Brodick

03:39

24.3km

1,060m

Running

Hard run. 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: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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234 m

Brodick Castle

Highlight • Castle

A welcome stop to top up the reserves.

Tip by

3.87 km

Glen Rosa

Highlight • Natural

A stunning Glen, it’s a must walk if you’re visiting the Island. Beautiful river with plenty of plunge pools for a dip.

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4.33 km

Bench With a View of Glen Rosa

Highlight • Rest Area

Another viewpoint in Glen Rosa with a bench seat.

Tip by

8.91 km

Beinn Nuis

Peak

16.5 km

Glen Rosa

Highlight • Gorge

As height is gained, the river snakes back down the glen, a classic u shaped valley perfectly framed.

Tip by

17.2 km

Climb to The Saddle, Glen Rosa

Highlight • Climb

Onwards toward the Saddle and our days high point.

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17.2 km

Glen Rosa Valley

Highlight • Gorge

Glen Rosa, the hill sides flank you either side channelling your efforts as the wall that is the Saddle looms up ahead. The trail is easy to follow and flows nicely.

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18.6 km

Glen Rosa

Highlight • Gorge

Leaving tarmac behind, wide double track slowly peters out as we enter Glen Rosa. The path narrowing as we ride along the stream fed from the mountains above.

Tip by

23.7 km

Brodick Beach

Highlight • Beach

A gentle ride along the coast eases you away from Brodick.

Playground for seabirds and otters this section is an indicator as to how special this route upward to the Saddle is.

Tip by

24.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.7 km

5.27 km

2.49 km

1.07 km

930 m

423 m

331 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

2.21 km

1.69 km

423 m

404 m

Elevation

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Highest point (790 m)

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Glen Rosa – Bench With a View of Glen Rosa loop from Brodick

Brodick Castle

Glen Rosa

Bench With a View of Glen Rosa

Glen Rosa

Climb to The Saddle, Glen Rosa

Glen Rosa Valley

Glen Rosa

Brodick Beach

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