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The Pencil Monument – The Kelly Cut loop from Fairlie

Mountain biking trails

The Pencil Monument – The Kelly Cut loop from Fairlie

Moderate

5.0

(1)

5

riders

The Pencil Monument – The Kelly Cut loop from Fairlie

03:27

48.9km

640m

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: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.8 km for 58 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.74 km

Beach

Beach

2

4.25 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...

Tip by

3

6.60 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 …

Tip by

4

6.68 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 …

Tip by

5

22.2 km

Loch Thom

Highlight • Lake

Loch Thom is now a reservoir that has supplied water to the town of Greenock since 1827. The loch is also used for sport fishing and is popular for walking and cycling.

Tip by

6

22.5 km

Ardgowan Fishery Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe open for drinks, snacks and lunches.

Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday: 9am–8pm
Saturday - Sunday: 8am–8pm

Tip by

7

22.7 km

The Kelly Cut

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice remote path which makes it feel like you are miles from anywhere!

Tip by

8

27.5 km

Ditch Crossing on the Moorland Trail

Highlight • Bridge

B

48.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

10.0 km

6.32 km

4.64 km

4.24 km

656 m

Surfaces

27.9 km

7.03 km

6.92 km

3.07 km

2.44 km

1.55 km

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Elevation

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Saturday 5 September

18°C

14°C

92 %

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Max wind speed: 43.0 km/h

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