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Colintraive And Glendaruel

Rothesay Harbour – Rothesay Castle loop from Colintraive

Colintraive And Glendaruel

Rothesay Harbour – Rothesay Castle loop from Colintraive

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Rothesay Harbour – Rothesay Castle loop from Colintraive

01:22

29.1km

170m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.8 km for 51 m

After 16.0 km for 314 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

78 m

Colintraive Community Garden and Heritage Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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700 m

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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9.71 km

View of Kames Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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10.2 km

Port Bannatyne Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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14.4 km

Criterion Pub

Highlight • Pub

The reward at Rothsey!

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14.6 km

Rothesay Harbour

Highlight • Structure

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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14.6 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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14.9 km

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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29.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

3.91 km

1.66 km

777 m

551 m

409 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

3.66 km

777 m

532 m

409 m

135 m

Elevation

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Rothesay Harbour – Rothesay Castle loop from Colintraive

Colintraive Community Garden and Heritage Centre

Rhubodach to Colintraive Ferry

View of Kames Castle

Port Bannatyne Harbour

Criterion Pub

Rothesay Harbour

Carmen's Rest Shelter, Rothesay

Rothesay Castle

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