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View of Pladda – Glenashdale Falls loop from Kildonan

View of Pladda – Glenashdale Falls loop from Kildonan

Hard

5.0

(1)

6

riders

View of Pladda – Glenashdale Falls loop from Kildonan

01:49

24.6km

470m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.03 km

Beach

Beach

2

7.35 km

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

3

11.4 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

4

17.2 km

Glenashdale Falls

Highlight • Natural Monument

Step off the bike and take the path off of the gravel track to see these majestic waterfalls. Known as the finest waterfall on Arran, it is a double cascade …

Tip by

5

17.3 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

6

18.2 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

7

18.7 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

8

22.9 km

View of Ailsa Craig and Pladda Lighthouse from Arran

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent views of Ailsa Craig and Mull of Kintyre.

Tip by

9

24.4 km

View of Kildonan Beach and Pladda Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

The beautiful sea views of the most southerly part of this Arran round trip.

Tip by

B

24.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

7.83 km

781 m

530 m

139 m

Surfaces

10.2 km

7.01 km

6.84 km

530 m

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Highest point (260 m)

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Monday 25 May

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