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United Kingdom
Scotland
Argyll and Bute
Bute

Rothesay Castle – Tighnabruaich Viewpoint loop from Rothesay

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Argyll and Bute
Bute

Rothesay Castle – Tighnabruaich Viewpoint loop from Rothesay

Hard

77

riders

Rothesay Castle – Tighnabruaich Viewpoint loop from Rothesay

03:43

75.9km

980m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 8, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

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After 14.8 km for 436 m

After 62.2 km for 436 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

605 m

Rothesay Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Rothesay Castle is a magnificent ruined fortress in the heart of Rothesay. The castle is unique among Scottish castles due to its unusual circular plan and long history, which stretches …

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2

1.10 km

Helmi's Patisserie - Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

A cosy spot for coffee and cake.

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3

1.25 km

Carmen's Rest Shelter, Rothesay

Highlight • Rest Area

These should be on the OpenStreetMaps already but this one isn't, and the Scottish Water website says it's on the Square but it isn't. It's on the coastal side of …

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4

15.3 km

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

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5

18.4 km

View of the Kyles of Bute

Highlight • Lake

6

32.1 km

Tighnabruaich Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The climb from either direction earns you this amazing view.

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7

62.6 km

Rhubodach to Colintraive Ferry

Highlight • Rest Area

The Colitraive to Rhubodach ferry crossing is a quick and easy way to go to and from the Isle of Bute. The ferries run daily, and you can find the exact times on this web page calmac.co.uk/article/2927/Bute-Colintraive---Rhubodach

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75.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.2 km

22.3 km

1.31 km

1.13 km

777 m

240 m

Surfaces

70.4 km

3.84 km

977 m

744 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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Monday 18 May

14°C

9°C

98 %

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