Around Isle of Arran

Route overview

Suitable for cyclists comfortable with moderate distance and climbing of nearly 900m.

90km loop around the Isle of Arran, Scotland, with 884m of climbing, starting and ending near Brodick.

The route begins near Brodick and heads east to villages including Lamlash and Whiting Bay. Early climbs include a 3km section gaining 100m at an average 3.3% gradient past Brodick and a 2.4km climb gaining 72m at 3% near Lamlash. After Whiting Bay, the road descends close to sea level before reaching South Kiscadale. Continuing westwards, the route passes villages such as Kildonan and Blackwaterfoot and includes climbs such as the 1.1km ascent with a 4.2% average gradient and a maximum of 9%. The route proceeds to Shiskine and Machrie before a longer climb of 4.3km gaining 190m at 4.5% approaching around 75km. The final section goes past the peak of Torr Nead an Eoin and other hills, finishing back near Brodick. The highest point on the route is 190m at about 80km. Climbing is concentrated in the first half and mid-route with a total elevation gain of 884m.

Highlights

• Climbs near Brodick and Lamlash
• Peak near Torr Nead an Eoin at 325m
• Villages of Brodick, Whiting Bay and Blackwaterfoot
• Highest point at 190m after 80km

Practical information

Surface

Paved

Route shape

Loop

Riding time

4–5½ hours riding

Season

August and September with temperatures between 15 and 20°C.

Know before you go

• Maximum gradient 9% on 1.1km climb
• Climbs up to 4.5% average gradient

Routes are for inspiration. Roads, surfaces and conditions change — check locally and ride within your limits.