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5 Ferries - Ardrossan - Clockwise

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5 Ferries - Ardrossan - Clockwise

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July 24, 2026

5 Ferries - Ardrossan - Clockwise

Hard

07:00

162km

23.2km/h

1,220m

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Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

Includes ferry crossings

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After 603 m for 21.2 km

After 46.1 km for 7.34 km

After 71.4 km for 5.56 km

After 108 km for 438 m

After 122 km for 11.5 km

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Waypoints

Ardrossan Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

There's an Asda there with a cafe & toilets.

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22.1 km

Brodick Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Settlement

Brodick is the main village on the Isle of Arran and is the first place most people land. Located on the east coast in the shadow of Goatfell, the bustling …

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43.9 km

Lochranza Castle and Arran Distillery

Highlight • Castle

Arran Distillery has been producing fine single malt Scotch whisky since 1994. Starting life as rainwater falling in Loch Na Davie in the hills high above the distillery, and flavoured …

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44.7 km

Lochranza Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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46.0 km

The Sandwich Station

Highlight • Rest Area

Great Sandwhiches next to Lochranza ferry terminal

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53.4 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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54.7 km

View of the Isle of Arran

Highlight • Viewpoint

Road leading to Cloanaig ferry terminal.

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55.6 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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58.0 km

View of Beinn an Tuirc Wind Farm and Kintyre Hills

Highlight • Cycleway

Really smooth road with beautiful views.

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60.3 km

View of West Loch Tarbert

Highlight • Lake

Wonderful views leading to West Loch Tarbert.

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65.1 km

West Loch Tarbert

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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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70.5 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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76.9 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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80.0 km

View of Loch Fyne on the Road to Portavadie

Highlight • Cycleway

Very smooth tarmac leading to Portivadie, where you can stop for coffee and cake.

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83.0 km

Kames Village

Highlight • Beach

Kames is a charming coastal village located on the Cowal peninsula in Scotland, on the Kyles of Bute. It's a picturesque area featuring a harbour, quaint cottages, and stunning views over the water.

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90.5 km

Tighnabruaich Viewpoint

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The climb from either direction earns you this amazing view.

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102 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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108 km

Colintraive Community Garden and Heritage Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The Colintraive Community Garden lies behind the village hall, approximately a quarter of a mile east from the ferry terminal.

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108 km

Rhubodach to Colintraive Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

The Colitraive to Rhubodach ferry crossing is a quick and easy way to go to and from the Isle of Bute. The ferries run daily, and you can find the exact times on this web page calmac.co.uk/article/2927/Bute-Colintraive---Rhubodach

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118 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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122 km

Rothesay Harbour

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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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134 km

Wemyss Bay War Memorial

Memorial

136 km

Coastal Road With Views of the Firth of Clyde

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

There's lots of room for passing and the cars see pretty considerate of bikes giving us planty of room, but cars are relatively frequent so if you're not used to …

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162 km

Ardrossan Harbour

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There's an Asda there with a cafe & toilets.

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.8 km

45.4 km

20.3 km

18.8 km

2.53 km

687 m

Surfaces

114 km

45.9 km

2.35 km

< 100 m

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5 Ferries - Ardrossan - Clockwise

Ardrossan Harbour

Brodick Ferry Terminal

Lochranza Castle and Arran Distillery

Lochranza Castle

The Sandwich Station

Claonaig to Lochranza Ferry Crossing

View of the Isle of Arran

Cloanaig River

View of Beinn an Tuirc Wind Farm and Kintyre Hills

View of West Loch Tarbert

West Loch Tarbert

Tarbert Waterfront

Portavadie Ferry Terminal

View of Loch Fyne on the Road to Portavadie

Kames Village

Tighnabruaich Viewpoint

Loch Riddon Coastal Route

Colintraive Community Garden and Heritage Centre

Rhubodach to Colintraive Ferry

Port Bannatyne Harbour

Rothesay Harbour

Coastal Road With Views of the Firth of Clyde

Ardrossan Harbour

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