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Cairn, Kilmacolm – Cairn Café loop from Bishopton

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Cairn, Kilmacolm – Cairn Café loop from Bishopton

Moderate

4.0

(2)

51

riders

Cairn, Kilmacolm – Cairn Café loop from Bishopton

02:10

48.8km

490m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 48.7 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

13.5 km

Cairn, Kilmacolm

Highlight • Cafe

One of couple of cafe open during lockdown at Kilmacolm, various selection of cakes.

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2

13.5 km

Cairn Café

Highlight • Cafe

Popular cafe for cyclists crossing the Clyde from Glasgow and riding in the Ayrshire hills. Good food, decently priced and friendly towards cyclists.

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3

17.2 km

Rural Road Near the River Clyde

Highlight • Trail

Quieter roads exists when you climb up on the south side of the River Clyde and ride inland. The scenery is nice. Mainly farmland

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4

31.9 km

Bernie's Café, Bridge of Weir

Highlight • Cafe

Fantastic little cafe with table service out-front for cyclists. Visited on a club run recently and they couldn't have been more helpful. Empire biscuits pretty good for a sugar boost and the coffee was excellent too.

Tip by

5

43.5 km

Old Greenock Road and View of Dumbarton

Highlight • Cycleway

6

45.4 km

View Across the Clyde to Dumbarton and Ben Lomond

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

48.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.9 km

2.71 km

2.08 km

1.94 km

107 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.4 km

383 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Weather

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Thursday 22 October

8°C

1°C

98 %

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