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Northern Mountain Viewpoint – View of Pladda loop from Brodick

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Northern Mountain Viewpoint – View of Pladda loop from Brodick

Hard

5.0

(1)

102

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Northern Mountain Viewpoint – View of Pladda loop from Brodick

03:14

47.8km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.80 km

Northern Mountain Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Take a moment on a clear day to see the islands whole Northern Mountain range from a single viewpoint.

Tip by

8.09 km

View of Holy Isle

Highlight • Viewpoint

Spectacular views of the Holly Isle.

Tip by

11.1 km

Beach

18.2 km

Ballymeanoch Wood

Forest

19.0 km

Auchenhew Wood

Forest

24.2 km

Quiet Country Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Smooth tarmac of dreams

Tip by

24.6 km

View of Pladda

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you finish the forestry tracks you meet the road and with that another viewpoint along the southern coast of Arran.

Tip by

43.1 km

View of Holy Isle from Lamlash Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lamlash Bay, which looks out towards Holy Isle. Perfectly placed bench to soak up the views.

Tip by

45.0 km

View of Eilean Aoidhe

Highlight • Viewpoint

47.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.9 km

18.9 km

524 m

487 m

Surfaces

46.9 km

423 m

373 m

214 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 30 August

16°C

12°C

18 %

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Northern Mountain Viewpoint – View of Pladda loop from Brodick

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