A Bute of a Route
From Tighnabruaich follow the B8000 southwards towards Kames along National Route 75.
At the intersection in the village of Kames turn left following signs towards Ardlamont.
Carry on along the coastal road passing a caravan site on your left.
At the T-junction take a right, travelling westwards (notice the old red telephone box on your left immediately after the junction).
Follow the road, bearing northwards until you reach Millhouse.
Continue straight on at the intersection in Millhose (rejoining the B8000), following signs northwards towards Kilfinan and Otter Ferry.
At Kilfinan there is a small hotel where refreshements are available.
About 6 miles on from Kilfinan is another intersection, turn right, following signs towards Glendaruel (Alternatively at this juncture, turn left for a short ride to Otter Ferry with beautiful views of Loch Fyne. In Otter Ferry is another tempting hotel right on the shore line).
Follow the road eastwards until the junction with the A8003. Turn right (soutwards) at this point towards Loch Riddon (Loch Ruel), rejoining National Route 75.
Make sure to stop at the cliff top view points along this route where there are magnificent vistas of the Kyles and Isle of Bute.
Contiune southwards until you reach the final point of the route back at Tighanbruaich where welcoming pubs awit your arrival.
Take care along the A8003, this road can be busy in the summer months.
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Route submitted by: Sustrans
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Key route details
- Region/Area:
Argyll, The Isles, Loch Lomond, Stirling and The Trossachs
- Distance:
32 miles
- Time needed:
3- 6 hours
- Classification:
Medium
- Traffic:
Mainly quiet single-track roads. Some traffic along A8003.
- Surface:
Tarmac
- NCN Route:
National Route 75
- Start:
Tighnabruaich
- Finish:
Tighnabruaich
- Cycle hire:
Various cycle hire shops in Glasgow
- Access:
More routes around Bute from Cycling Scotland
- Guides & publications:
- Links with:
National route 75
- Weather:
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Fri
max: 13°C min: 4°C
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Sat
max: 13°C min: 3°C
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Sun
max: 13°C min: 2°C
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Mon
max: 12°C min: 4°C
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