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Start of Fairlie Moor Climb – Brisbane Glen Road loop from Paisley St James

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Start of Fairlie Moor Climb – Brisbane Glen Road loop from Paisley St James

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33

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Start of Fairlie Moor Climb – Brisbane Glen Road loop from Paisley St James

04:28

95.9km

1,090m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: March 25, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 26 m for 4 m

After 96.0 km for 4 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

12.8 km

Barcraigs Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Right in the border of North Ayrshire and Renfrewshire and a popular swimming spot. The eastern half of the reservoir is more often used by a local fishing club.

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2

36.8 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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3

37.6 km

Fairlie Moor Viewpoint of Arran, Cumbrae & Bute

Highlight • Viewpoint

Watch out for the Highland coos!!!

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4

39.1 km

Start of Fairlie Moor Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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39.7 km

Allan Wood

Forest

6

47.3 km

Largs Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Settlement

7

49.5 km

Brisbane Glen Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Just you, the road, the views and the sheep! Old Largs Road is a stunning piece of road that links Largs and Loch Thom.

Sometimes it really is just you …

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8

68.6 km

View of the Clyde from Kilmacolm Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Steepish climb out of Greenock, with a view point over the Clyde towards the top.

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71.7 km

Gibshill Forest

Forest

10

82.5 km

XVII Legion Sculpture by David Kemp

Highlight • Structure

You won't miss this great sculpture (XVII Legion) by artist David Kemp

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B

95.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

70.6 km

15.8 km

5.89 km

3.57 km

100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

89.9 km

5.93 km

138 m

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Highest point (270 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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