Ruins of St Blane's Chapel – Rubh' an Eun Lighthouse loop from Kilchattan Bay

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Ruins of St Blane's Chapel – Rubh' an Eun Lighthouse loop from Kilchattan Bay

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Ruins of St Blane's Chapel – Rubh' an Eun Lighthouse loop from Kilchattan Bay

02:16

7.94km

160m

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: August 7, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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526 m

Kilchattan Bay

Highlight • Beach

Kilchattan Bay is a little gem nestled along the beautiful Isle of Bute. Enjoy a stroll up the coastline with views of pristine sandy beach, crystal-clear waters, and breathtaking coastal views.

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2.97 km

Ruins of St Blane's Chapel

Highlight • Viewpoint

St Blane's Chapel is an atmospheric ruin nestled in a valley at the southern end of the Isle of Bute. The chapel was built in the 13th century and its …

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5.54 km

Bay Camp

Highlight • Settlement

lovely

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5.62 km

Rubh' an Eun Lighthouse

Highlight • Structure

Rubh' an Eun Lighthouse is a small lighthouse on the rugged southeastern corner of the Isle of Bute. The lighthouse was built in 1911 on the site of an earlier …

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6.69 km

View of the Cumbraes

Highlight • Beach

7.94 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.97 km

1.22 km

755 m

Surfaces

6.22 km

963 m

755 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 7 October

15°C

7°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

September 2, 2024,Kilchattan Bay circular

What started with no rain and quite a muggy day from Rothesay now drenched on full circular completion of the bay. Great views of the bay and lighthouse though! 🌧️ Great to meet you enroute @Ryan Lambertini ; thanks for your suggestions on the island.

June 15, 2022,Isle of Bute - Rundwanderung Kilchattan Bay

Fantastic circular hiking trail, which leads partly along the coast and rewards you with beautiful views. Starts and finishes at the old jetty at Kilchattan Bay. You can also park there. At the end of the road, the path turns into the well-signposted hiking trail (West Island Way).
Sure-footedness is required in some places, but the path is not difficult.

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