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Caaf Reservoir – Start of Fairlie Moor Climb loop from Fairlie

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Caaf Reservoir – Start of Fairlie Moor Climb loop from Fairlie

Moderate

5.0

(2)

15

riders

Caaf Reservoir – Start of Fairlie Moor Climb loop from Fairlie

02:04

31.8km

390m

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 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

822 m

View of Cumbrae and the Clyde from Fairlie

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Cumbrae is easily accessed via regular ferries from Largs. It has one very flat road following it’s coast approx 10 miles and another road climbing to the Glaid Trig point and great views to Ben Lomond and the Cobbler.

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3.70 km

Poteath Bank Plantation

Forest

3

23.5 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.

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4

26.7 km

Fairlie Moor Road and View of the Clyde and Cumbraes

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Well surfaced single track road and no/hardly any traffic. A good alternative to the Halley Brae out of Largs. Oh! Almost forgot to mention it's a long tough climb 4km …

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5

27.1 km

Fairlie Moor Summit

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6

27.5 km

Fairlie Moor Viewpoint of Arran, Cumbrae & Bute

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Watch out for the Highland coos!!!

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7

27.5 km

View of Great Cumbrae from Fairlie Moor Road

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

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8

28.5 km

View from Fairlie Moor

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9

29.0 km

Start of Fairlie Moor Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

A steep start, long way to go, take it easy.

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29.6 km

Allan Wood

Forest

B

31.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

6.01 km

3.74 km

1.44 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.8 km

5.77 km

156 m

149 m

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Tuesday 2 June

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11°C

93 %

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