Kilberry Stones loop from Tarbet

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Kilberry Stones loop from Tarbet

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Kilberry Stones loop from Tarbet

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63.5km

750m

Cycling

Embark on the Kilberry Stones loop from Tarbet, a challenging touring bicycle route spanning 39.5 miles (63.5 km) with a significant 2448 feet (746 metres) of elevation gain. This difficult loop, estimated to take around 4 hours, offers a dynamic ride with short, sharp climbs and sweeping descents, some of…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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23.9 km

Kilberry Sculptured Stones

Highlight • Historical Site

26 sculptured stones from the Campbell family mausoleum.

The collection probably originates from the medieval parish church and is first mentioned in the 1300s.

The medieval Kilberry Cross, a broken cross-shaft, is the jewel in the collection.

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32.6 km

View of the Isle of Jura

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful views across Loch Sween to the Isle of Jura. The beach just below the road is also pretty spectacular.

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44.6 km

Glen Aros Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

A decent lump of a climb from either direction, but with a good surface and even better views. Take your time and take in the stunning scenery.

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63.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.7 km

15.3 km

535 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

62.1 km

928 m

535 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 11 October

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Comments

August 5, 2023,Kilberry Loop Sportive Fail!

I had effortlessly ridden 30 out of 40 miles of the Sportive when my chain came off, Having struggled to get it back on I was probably pushing myself a bit when I came off at 32 miles. Most frustratingly, I lost it on the gravel going downhill round a corner that I ride round 3 times a week! Bruised, …

June 19, 2025,Lochgilphead to Tarbert

Fine last day of the Westravaganza
Super sunshine and a fine knapdale ride with stunning coastal and Island views of Arran, Gigha, Islay and Jura
Distant view of Ireland's top end

July 9, 2024,#22: Vom Crinan Canal nach Kames

Overconfident from the last few days, I ignore the smart watch's suggestion to take a rest day and put on the sunglasses again after a week.
But it won't be me that's the problem, it's the bike...
First we set off in the sunshine, over breakfast I watch with fascination the way the old lock is operated, and to my …

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