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Glenashdale Falls – View of Pladda loop from Lamlash

Glenashdale Falls – View of Pladda loop from Lamlash

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Glenashdale Falls – View of Pladda loop from Lamlash

03:20

46.7km

830m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.77 km

Dyemill wood

Forest

10.3 km

Glenashdale Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

Step off the bike and take the path off of the gravel track to see these majestic waterfalls. Known as the finest waterfall on Arran, it is a double cascade situated in beautiful woodland. There are two viewing platforms, both worth a visit to see them from two aspects.

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10.3 km

View of Holy Isle

Highlight • Religious Site

Holy Island, a prominent island just off eastern coats of Arran and also a Buddhist retreat.

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11.3 km

View of Whiting Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Just worth riding down this section for views that stretch as far as the eye can see! Amazingly tropical on a sunny day

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11.8 km

Giants' Graves Neolithic Tombs, Isle of Arran

Highlight • Historical Site

The Giants' Graves are the remains of two Neolithic chambered tombs on the Isle of Arran in Scotland.

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16.0 km

View of Ailsa Craig and Pladda Lighthouse from Arran

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent views of Ailsa Craig and Mull of Kintyre.

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17.4 km

Auchenhew Wood

Forest

23.1 km

View of Pladda

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you finish the forestry tracks you meet the road and with that another viewpoint along the southern coast of Arran.

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29.1 km

Picnic Bench with View of Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

Finishing out a long mostly uphill section take some time out to stop at this picnic bench and enjoy the waterfall if the sun is shining.

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34.0 km

View of Whiting Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take some time out of the climb to enjoy this 180 degree view of the east coast of Arran.

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46.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.3 km

9.63 km

5.11 km

896 m

724 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.2 km

11.6 km

10.7 km

2.06 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

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Saturday 16 May

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Glenashdale Falls – View of Pladda loop from Lamlash

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