Tighnabruaich Viewpoint – Rothesay Castle loop from Eilean Dubh

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Tighnabruaich Viewpoint – Rothesay Castle loop from Eilean Dubh

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Tighnabruaich Viewpoint – Rothesay Castle loop from Eilean Dubh

03:11

69.9km

720m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. 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: October 8, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 17.1 km for 436 m

After 52.4 km for 436 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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90 m

Tighnabruaich Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The climb from either direction earns you this amazing view.

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13.9 km

View of the Kyles of Bute

Highlight • Lake

16.9 km

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.

The garden was created by the village community for the BBC’s Beechgrove Garden television programme in 2003 and has been maintained by residents ever since.

The garden is open all year round and visitors can follow a range of paths through the colourful flowerbeds which include several exotic species. There are also dry-stone walls surrounding the garden and a picnic area and pond.

The Heritage Centre is on the other side of the Village Hall. Set beside the Milton Burn it tells the story of the development of the village and its farming heritage in artifacts, pictures and film. It has been well received by visitors form all over the world and is open from May until the end of September.

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17.6 km

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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31.0 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 the road next to the zebra crossing and the pedestrian entrance to the ferry terminal.

Edit: They've now updated the map to show the location
yourwateryourlife.co.uk/location/rothesay

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31.2 km

Helmi's Patisserie - Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

A cosy spot for coffee and cake.

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31.8 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 back to the beginning of the 13th century. You can visit the castle, which is now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. For more information, visit: historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/rothesay-castle.

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