The Pencil Monument – Largs Seafront loop from Holmwood

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The Pencil Monument – Largs Seafront loop from Holmwood

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The Pencil Monument – Largs Seafront loop from Holmwood

01:59

23.8km

450m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.69 km

Greeto Bridge Waterfall

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge is a very popular destination for local walkers. If you go up the river for a few steps, you will see the waterfall and with a bit of scrambling can get into the little cover that it goes through. Lovely spot for a quick break or picnic.

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5.70 km

View of the Coast from Gravel Track and Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Hard packed gravel going up or down with an amazing view to the coast. Tons of fun to ride especially on wider tyres!

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10.0 km

Clyde Coast & Garnock Valley Crematorium

Highlight • Other

An award wining crematorium with one of the loveliest back drops and looking down the Garnock Valley.

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16.9 km

Kelburn Information Pavilion

Highlight • Rest Area

Situated between the car park and the entrance to Kelburn estate, this pavillon offers several info boards about the main attractions, Kelburn's history, as well as a map of the site.

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18.8 km

The Pencil Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

In the early 1900s the local council ran a competition to design a statue here. The winner was a bronze statue of King Alexaner pointing out to sea. Unfortunately it was too expensive so thy build this pencil instead...

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21.3 km

Nardini Cafe & Ice Cream Parlour

Highlight • Restaurant

"Scotland's most famous café, restaurant & ice cream parlour... since 1935". Most, if not all the locals will recommend trying Nardini's ice cream - they have a huuuge choice! You can also enjoy a breakfast and/or some Italina food. For further info like opening hours or menus, see nardinis.co.uk

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21.4 km

Magnus the Viking Statue

Highlight • Historical Site

The 16 feet tall steel statue of Magnus the Viking was erected in 2013 to commemorate the 750th anniversary of the the Battle of Largs in 1263 when the Scots defeated the Viking army, which led to Scotland regaining control of Kintyre and the Western Isles.

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21.5 km

Largs Seafront

Highlight • Beach

lots of options to fuel up before leaving towards Glasgow route or Greenock. Moreover another option would be a short ferry to Isle of Cumbrae, which has a nice cycle friendly 10 mile circumnavigation of island.

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