Port Bannatyne Harbour – Rothesay Harbour loop from Scalpsie Bay

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Port Bannatyne Harbour – Rothesay Harbour loop from Scalpsie Bay

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Port Bannatyne Harbour – Rothesay Harbour loop from Scalpsie Bay

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29.3km

220m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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2.28 km

View of the Isle of Arran and Mountains

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Stunning views across the Sound of Bute from this viewpoint on the A844 near Mecknoch. You can see the small island of Inchmarnock about 2km away. You also get an …

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13.2 km

Ettrick Bay

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Lovely bay on quiet roads. There is a café here too.

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16.5 km

Kames Castle is a magnificent 16th-century tower house on Kames Bay, near Port Bannatyne. The castle is privately-owned but you can get a nice view of it from the road. It is available as holiday accommodation.

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16.9 km

Port Bannatyne Harbour

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Port Bannatyne is a pretty coastal village which was developed in the early 19th century as a harbour. It remains an atmospheric little place and has a couple of places to eat and drink, as well as some accommodation.

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21.0 km

Rothesay Town Centre and Castle

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Rothesay is a smart Victorian seaside resort and the main town on the east side of Isle of Bute.

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21.2 km

Criterion Pub

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The reward at Rothsey!

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21.3 km

Rothesay Harbour

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Rothesay is a Victorian seaside resort and is the principal town on the Isle of Bute. Renowned for its traditional harbour, 13th-century castle and pretty streets, Rothesay is a lovely …

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21.4 km

Carmen's Rest Shelter, Rothesay

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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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