Loch Thom – Lunderston Bay loop from Woodhall

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Loch Thom – Lunderston Bay loop from Woodhall

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Loch Thom – Lunderston Bay loop from Woodhall

03:20

51.6km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 33.8 km for 13 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.9 km

Gryfe Reservoir Southern Gravel Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

Lovely smooth tarmac from the main road, then some undulating gravel past the lochs before rejoining a lovely single track road.

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13.0 km

Gryffe Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

13.6 km

Loch Thom

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views across Loch Thom, and perfect for a little paddle if it’s warm enough! Great place for a picnic.

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17.4 km

The Kelly Cut

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice remote path which makes it feel like you are miles from anywhere!

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19.6 km

Shielhall Glen

Forest

26.3 km

Inverkip Obelisk Monument

Highlight • Monument

Great off road cycle route on paths avoiding the busy coastal road which is very busy.

Tip by

27.9 km

Beach

30.3 km

Lunderston Bay

Highlight • Rest Area

Glasgow's closest sandy beach!

It surprised me but there was a wee bike repair station there as well as working public toilets.

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33.8 km

Gourock to Dunoon Ferry (Sound of Shuna)

Highlight • Structure

Gourock McInroy’s Point Ferry Terminal to Dunoon Hunters Quay

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46.9 km

Devol Viaduct / Nine Arches Railway Bridge (ruins)

Ruins

49.6 km

Newark Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

It seems a bit out of place amongst all of the ship building industry nearby but sure enough, it's a well preserved castle from the mid-1400s.

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51.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

17.5 km

5.97 km

5.60 km

2.42 km

327 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.7 km

4.32 km

3.20 km

1.05 km

156 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 12 October

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Loch Thom – Lunderston Bay loop from Woodhall

Gryfe Reservoir Southern Gravel Trail

Gryffe Reservoir

Loch Thom

The Kelly Cut

Inverkip Obelisk Monument

Lunderston Bay

Gourock to Dunoon Ferry (Sound of Shuna)

Newark Castle

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