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View of the loch at Dunoon – View of Gare Loch loop from Dunoon

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View of the loch at Dunoon – View of Gare Loch loop from Dunoon

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View of the loch at Dunoon – View of Gare Loch loop from Dunoon

03:23

33.0km

750m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 10, 2026

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Bus stop

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558 m

View of the Firth of Clyde from Dunoon

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Dunoon is the largest town on the Cowal peninsula on the southern end of Argyll and Bute. It is on the western shore of the upper Firth of Clyde.

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613 m

View of the loch at Dunoon

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9.53 km

View of Loch Striven from Bishop's Seat

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Easy flat cycle out to loch striven. continuous off road climb. plenty of fluids and snacks for this bit.

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13.0 km

Stream Ford Crossing

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Crossing from east to west side of stream, GPX track doesn't line up with Komoot map, not sure which is right. Clear track deteriorates, follow unpromising path for about 100m …

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18.6 km

View of Bute

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Best to Cycle out From Dunoon and back throug Forestry.

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20.0 km

Forestry Road from Dunoon to Ardyne with Views of the River Clyde

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Flat cycle from Dunoon to Ardyne farm, this is about 9 miles. leaving the main road you cycle on good forestry roads past the farm and into the hills. Easier …

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28.9 km

View of Gare Loch

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Picnic bench here with a nice view

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33.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

3.79 km

1.22 km

861 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

2.55 km

2.19 km

1.13 km

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Thursday 21 May

17°C

12°C

62 %

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View of the loch at Dunoon – View of Gare Loch loop from Dunoon

View of the Firth of Clyde from Dunoon

View of the loch at Dunoon

View of Loch Striven from Bishop's Seat

Stream Ford Crossing

View of Bute

Forestry Road from Dunoon to Ardyne with Views of the River Clyde

View of Gare Loch

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