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five ferries with three weirdos

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Jack Dunsmuir and Iona Murphy planned a road ride

September 3, 2023

five ferries with three weirdos

Hard

08:32

193km

22.6km/h

1,640m

1,620m

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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

Includes ferry crossings

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After 273 m for 21.2 km

After 45.3 km for 7.34 km

After 70.6 km for 5.56 km

After 107 km for 438 m

After 126 km for 11.5 km

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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21.9 km

Arran Coastal Way Start and Finish Sculpture, Brodick

Highlight • Monument

This striking sculpture marks the start and finish of the Arran Coastal Way, a challenging 68-mile (109-km) route around the island’s coastline. Created by local artists, the sculpture is made …

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25.4 km

Seal Rocks

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not offical name i am sure. :) I was very lucky to see many wild seals all around these cliffs. Stop here and try your luck as well

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31.7 km

Corrie Woodwork Workshop

Highlight • Structure

Beautiful little village with a smugglers harbour and an fantastic woodwork workshop with pieces for sale. You might need more than a bike to get some of them home though!

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33.6 km

Lochranza Climb and Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Some step ramps, but a great descent!

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44.0 km

Lochranza Castle

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Occasionally you have to give way to deer walking along main road in village next to Castle.

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52.6 km

Claonaig to Lochranza Ferry Crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

Don't expect much when you reach Claonaig ferry port to take the crossing to Lochranza on the Isle of Arran, you'll just find a slipway! As you take the boat …

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54.8 km

A beautiful stretch of water running across the Kintyre Peninsula through woodland and remote wilderness. The area around the river is rich in wildlife. Expect to spot wild deer, majestic birds of prey and plenty of fish.

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64.3 km

West Loch Tarbert

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stretching towards the sea from the Kintyre Peninsula, West Loch Tarbert is a picturesque sea loch with a rich history. In the 11th century, Norwegian King Magnus Barefoot dragged his …

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69.6 km

Tarbert Waterfront

Highlight • Rest Area

Backed by rugged hills and fronting on to an attractive natural harbour, the village is still home to a working fishing fleet and is an increasingly popular destination for the …

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70.5 km

Tarbert–Portavadie Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

Quick trip over to Portavadie by ferry

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76.1 km

Portavadie Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Cycleway

This is the Portavadie Ferry Port for the crossing to Tarbert Loch Fyne. This ferry port is unattended and you buy your tickets on board the ferry. Thankfully there's a …

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89.2 km

View of the Kyles of Bute from Tighnabruaich

Highlight • Climb

Take your time with this climb, which ever way you choose to approach it - its quite a climb if you're fully loaded. A little easier from Tighnabruaich, the views out and across the Kyles of Bute are fabulous.

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101 km

Loch Riddon Coastal Route

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Alternative to the main road, with great views of the Loch, but a pretty rough and loose road surface.

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116 km

View of Kames Castle

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Kames Castle is a magnificent 16th-century tower house on Kames Bay, near Port Bannatyne. The castle is privately-owned but you can get a nice view of it from the road. It is available as holiday accommodation.

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117 km

Port Bannatyne Harbour

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Port Bannatyne is a pretty coastal village which was developed in the early 19th century as a harbour. It remains an atmospheric little place and has a couple of places to eat and drink, as well as some accommodation.

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121 km

Rothesay Ferry Terminal

Ferry Terminal

193 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

61.2 km

45.4 km

41.9 km

39.2 km

5.25 km

332 m

221 m

122 m

Surfaces

136 km

25.7 km

10.6 km

332 m

102 m

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five ferries with three weirdos

Arran Coastal Way Start and Finish Sculpture, Brodick

Seal Rocks

Corrie Woodwork Workshop

Lochranza Climb and Descent

Lochranza Castle

Claonaig to Lochranza Ferry Crossing

Cloanaig River

West Loch Tarbert

Tarbert Waterfront

Tarbert–Portavadie Ferry

Portavadie Ferry Terminal

View of the Kyles of Bute from Tighnabruaich

Loch Riddon Coastal Route

View of Kames Castle

Port Bannatyne Harbour

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