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Brodick Beach – Brodick Castle loop from Brodick

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Brodick Beach – Brodick Castle loop from Brodick

Hard

5.0

(2)

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Brodick Beach – Brodick Castle loop from Brodick

05:54

90.4km

1,180m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.59 km for 199 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.31 km

Narrow Forest Path

Highlight • Forest

Take care descending.

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11.1 km

Beach

18.2 km

Ballymeanoch Wood

Forest

19.0 km

Auchenhew Wood

Forest

66.6 km

Lochranza Castle

Highlight • Castle

Lochranza is the most northerly village on the Isle of Arran and is located on the northwest end of the island. The village is said to have the fewest hours …

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72.1 km

Lochranza Scenic Climb

Highlight • Trail

As roads go, this is a good one! With a steady gradient (especially to a mountain bike with a granny gear!) it is an enjoyable climb with beautiful views of the island.

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76.6 km

Sannox Bay

Highlight • Beach

Sannox Bay has fantastic views of the Bay and beyond. Sannox Bay Hotel is currently undergoing rennovation but should be open in the next year or so (written on 08/12/22) …

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81.2 km

A great place to overnight though wake early as midges will begin to nibble the smallest bits of skin exposed outside your sleeping bags. You can ride down the beach for breakfast in Brodick rather than following the road.

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87.6 km

Brodick Beach

Highlight • Beach

A gentle ride along the coast eases you away from Brodick.

Playground for seabirds and otters this section is an indicator as to how special this route upward to the Saddle is.

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87.9 km

Brodick Castle

Highlight • Castle

A welcome stop to top up the reserves.

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90.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.1 km

22.6 km

10.3 km

3.61 km

1.97 km

702 m

239 m

Surfaces

76.3 km

6.90 km

3.01 km

2.60 km

1.50 km

207 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

14°C

9°C

0 %

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Brodick Beach

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