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View of Pladda – View of Glenashdale Falls loop from Kilmory

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View of Pladda – View of Glenashdale Falls loop from Kilmory

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View of Pladda – View of Glenashdale Falls loop from Kilmory

04:02

46.4km

860m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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955 m

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.

Tip by

10.2 km

Auchenhew Wood

Forest

15.8 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.

Tip by

16.3 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

Tip by

17.4 km

From this viewing platform, you get a magnificent view over Glenashdale Falls (known as the Eas a' Chrannaig in Gaelic). The double falls are approximately 140 feet (45 m) high and are especially impressive after heavy rainfall.

Tip by

17.6 km

View of Holy Isle

Highlight • Religious Site

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

Tip by

24.2 km

Dyemill wood

Forest

26.8 km

View of Holy Isle from Lamlash Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lamlash Bay, which looks out towards Holy Isle. Perfectly placed bench to soak up the views.

Tip by

27.3 km

Beach

36.5 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.

Tip by

41.4 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.

Tip by

46.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.4 km

6.08 km

3.72 km

1.14 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.8 km

12.5 km

9.32 km

1.27 km

516 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 3 September

16°C

12°C

72 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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View of Pladda – View of Glenashdale Falls loop from Kilmory

View of Pladda

Giants' Graves Neolithic Tombs, Isle of Arran

View of Whiting Bay

View of Glenashdale Falls

View of Holy Isle

View of Holy Isle from Lamlash Bay

View of Whiting Bay

Picnic Bench with View of Waterfall

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