Tighnabruaich Viewpoint – Loch Riddon Coastal Route loop from Kames

Tighnabruaich Viewpoint – Loch Riddon Coastal Route loop from Kames

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Tighnabruaich Viewpoint – Loch Riddon Coastal Route loop from Kames

02:37

52.1km

820m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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3.32 km

View of Loch Riddon

Highlight • Lake

This is a brilliant climb, not particularly steep, it's long, you can smell the pine as you ride up and the views are ... well, go and see for yourself ! Just Wow !

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9.72 km

Tighnabruaich Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The climb from either direction earns you this amazing view.

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23.5 km

Colintraive Community Garden and Heritage Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The Colintraive Community Garden lies behind the village hall, approximately a quarter of a mile east from the ferry terminal.

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27.7 km

Loch Riddon Coastal Route

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Alternative to the main road, with great views of the Loch, but a pretty rough and loose road surface.

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44.3 km

View of the Kyles of Bute from Tighnabruaich

Highlight • Climb

Take your time with this climb, which ever way you choose to approach it - its quite a climb if you're fully loaded. A little easier from Tighnabruaich, the views out and across the Kyles of Bute are fabulous.

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51.3 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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