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Argyll and Bute

Rothesay Castle – Rothesay Harbour loop from Haystack Rock

Mountain biking trails

Argyll and Bute

Rothesay Castle – Rothesay Harbour loop from Haystack Rock

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5.0

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Rothesay Castle – Rothesay Harbour loop from Haystack Rock

01:40

28.5km

270m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

2.28 km

View of the Isle of Arran and Mountains

Highlight • Viewpoint

Stunning views across the Sound of Bute from this viewpoint on the A844 near Mecknoch. You can see the small island of Inchmarnock about 2km away. You also get an …

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2

10.5 km

Rothesay Castle

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Rothesay Castle is a magnificent ruined fortress in the heart of Rothesay. The castle is unique among Scottish castles due to its unusual circular plan and long history, which stretches …

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3

11.1 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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4

11.2 km

Carmen's Rest Shelter, Rothesay

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These should be on the OpenStreetMaps already but this one isn't, and the Scottish Water website says it's on the Square but it isn't. It's on the coastal side of …

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5

11.3 km

Grantham Hotel and Steamship at Rothesay Promenade

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Beautiful buildings and views a plenty.

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6

13.7 km

View of the Kyles of Bute

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7

17.6 km

Kerrycroy Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dreamy bay. Invites you to linger and swim.

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8

23.7 km

The Kingarth Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

Great pint and bar food.

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B

28.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

3.81 km

1.28 km

1.20 km

1.19 km

Surfaces

22.2 km

4.74 km

740 m

524 m

334 m

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