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Argyll and Bute

Bench With a View of Bute – View of the Kyles of Bute loop from Otterferry

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Argyll and Bute

Bench With a View of Bute – View of the Kyles of Bute loop from Otterferry

Moderate

10

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Bench With a View of Bute – View of the Kyles of Bute loop from Otterferry

02:26

47.0km

750m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

4 m

The Oystercatcher Pub & Restaurant

Highlight • Beach

Friendly restaurant & great food on the east banks of Loch Fyne.

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2

8.62 km

Patrick Rankin Memorial Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

A great place to fill your bidons on a hot day!

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3

21.5 km

View of Arran from the Parking Area

Highlight • Parking

There is access to park near the bench overlooking the bay with stunning views out to Arran. Be careful not to block the gate and tuck well in.

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4

21.5 km

Bench With a View of the Isle of Arran

Highlight • Viewpoint

This bench is at the top of a short climb. In clear weather, the views over Raan are great.

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5

22.0 km

Pig Farm

Highlight • Structure

6

22.8 km

Bench With a View of Bute

Highlight • Structure

A classic bench and a classic view! Can't ask for much more - a nice place to sit mid ride and appreciate a great view. On a clear day you get a great view of Bute.

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7

24.5 km

Argyll Coffee Roasters

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee shop that does its own roasting, no meals but you can get coffee and cakes.

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8

27.7 km

View of the Kyles of Bute

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Kyles of Bute is a narrow sea channel that separates Bute from Argyll. It is often referred to as the ‘Secret Coast’ as it is not en route to …

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47.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.9 km

181 m

Surfaces

39.6 km

7.27 km

181 m

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