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Bike touring routes & trails

Argyll and Bute

Ostel Bay beach loop from Kames

Bike touring routes & trails

Argyll and Bute

Ostel Bay beach loop from Kames

Moderate

4.3

(3)

64

riders

Ostel Bay beach loop from Kames

01:20

18.2km

180m

Cycling

Embark on the Ostel Bay beach loop from Kames, a moderate touring bicycle ride that takes you through Argyll's "Secret Coast". This 11.3-mile (18.2 km) route, with 604 feet (184 metres) of elevation gain, offers a mix of quiet coastal roads and some unpaved sections, typically taking around 1 hour…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 11.5 km for 998 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

860 m

Kames Hotel

Highlight • Pub

Cyclist and hiker friendly hotel - a good base for exploring the Kyles of Bute. Good food and beer.

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2

2.42 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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3

7.30 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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4

12.0 km

Ostel Bay Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The beach is beautiful! Amazing views towards Arran. it was almost deserted when we were there. Perfect spot for a picnic before we headed back

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18.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.5 km

1.70 km

1.05 km

992 m

Surfaces

9.13 km

5.60 km

2.75 km

765 m

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Saturday 30 May

17°C

11°C

64 %

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Trail Reviews

July 20, 2021, Kyles circular via Kames and Millhouse

Nice 10m circular route along quiet roads with lovely views of the Kyles of Bute and a viewpoint towards Arran.