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Bench With a View of Bute – View of the Kyles of Bute loop from Kames

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Bench With a View of Bute – View of the Kyles of Bute loop from Kames

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Bench With a View of Bute – View of the Kyles of Bute loop from Kames

00:54

14.8km

120m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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648 m

Kames Village Store

Highlight • Rest Area

A lot of essentials and well priced.

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907 m

Kames Hotel

Highlight • Pub

Cyclist and hiker friendly hotel - a good base for exploring the Kyles of Bute. Good food and beer.

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7.26 km

Bench With a View of Bute

Highlight • Structure

A classic bench and a classic view! Can't ask for much more - a nice place to sit mid ride and appreciate a great view. On a clear day you get a great view of Bute.

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8.98 km

Argyll Coffee Roasters

Highlight • Cafe

Coffee shop that does its own roasting, no meals but you can get coffee and cakes.

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12.1 km

View of Tighnabruaich

Highlight • Lake

Start end of lovely trip.

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12.2 km

View of the Kyles of Bute

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Kyles of Bute is a narrow sea channel that separates Bute from Argyll. It is often referred to as the ‘Secret Coast’ as it is not en route to …

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13.9 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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14.2 km

This cozy shack provided me with warm coffee, kombucha, and delicious vegan treats, perfect for recharging after a winter ride. Their focus on locally sourced ingredients and handcrafted goods embodies …

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14.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.9 km

1.84 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.5 km

1.76 km

518 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 21 May

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Bench With a View of Bute – View of the Kyles of Bute loop from Kames

Kames Village Store

Kames Hotel

Bench With a View of Bute

Argyll Coffee Roasters

View of Tighnabruaich

View of the Kyles of Bute

Kames Village

Wild Kitchen Argyll

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