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Rothesay Castle – Rothesay Harbour loop from Rothesay

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Rothesay Castle – Rothesay Harbour loop from Rothesay

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Rothesay Castle – Rothesay Harbour loop from Rothesay

02:56

10.4km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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96 m

Rothesay Town Centre and Castle

Highlight • Castle

Rothesay is a smart Victorian seaside resort and the main town on the east side of Isle of Bute.

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277 m

Rothesay Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Rothesay Castle is a magnificent ruined fortress in the heart of Rothesay. The castle is unique among Scottish castles due to its unusual circular plan and long history, which stretches …

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4.77 km

Ascog Hall Fernery and Gardens

Highlight • Monument

A well stocked garden with many architectural features, including a sunken Victorian Fernery (1875) and large stable's ruin all located in the grounds of a baronial style house from 1844.

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6.62 km

Ardencraig Gardens

Highlight • Natural

Ardencraig Gardens is a walled garden and is maintained by Argyll and Bute Council. It has been developed to create a propagation, education and show garden. Visitors can enjoy the …

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7.04 km

View of the Kyles of Bute

Highlight • Lake

9.45 km

View of Rothesay from Serpentine Hill

Highlight • Settlement

10.1 km

Carmen's Rest Shelter, Rothesay

Highlight • Rest Area

These should be on the OpenStreetMaps already but this one isn't, and the Scottish Water website says it's on the Square but it isn't. It's on the coastal side of …

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10.1 km

Rothesay Harbour

Highlight • Structure

Rothesay is a Victorian seaside resort and is the principal town on the Isle of Bute. Renowned for its traditional harbour, 13th-century castle and pretty streets, Rothesay is a lovely …

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.31 km

3.50 km

1.72 km

537 m

328 m

Surfaces

4.30 km

3.34 km

2.38 km

375 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Rothesay Castle – Rothesay Harbour loop from Rothesay

Rothesay Town Centre and Castle

Rothesay Castle

Ascog Hall Fernery and Gardens

Ardencraig Gardens

View of the Kyles of Bute

View of Rothesay from Serpentine Hill

Carmen's Rest Shelter, Rothesay

Rothesay Harbour

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