Lamlash to Isle of Arran
- 66 km
- 665 m
- Moderate
- Paved
Elevation profile
Route overview
Suitable for riders prepared for moderate distance with steady climbing totaling 665 m.
A 65.5 km point-to-point route on the Isle of Arran in Scotland starting from Lamlash with 665 m of climbing.
The route starts near Brodick and quickly passes the hamlets of North Corriegills and Prospecthill before reaching Lamlash at 5.5 km. Early climbs include a 2.5 km section with an average gradient of 4.1%, gaining 104 m to 164 m. The route continues past Glenkiln, Sanyu, and Cordon, climbing again between 6.1 km and 8.3 km over 2.2 km to 130 m. It reaches Whiting Bay at 12 km and then climbs 4 km from 13.3 km to 17.3 km, gaining 130 m at 3.3% average gradient. After passing South Kiscadale and Kildonan, the route's highest point is near 22.7 km at 199 m. It descends to a low at 12 m at 12.4 km and then climbs again between 19.7 km and 21.3 km for 45 m at up to 7.4%. The route goes on through several hamlets and villages including Blackwaterfoot, Shiskine, and Machrie, with further climbs including a 1.3 km climb near 28 km at 4.1% gradient and a 1.2 km climb near 50 km at 3.3%. The route ends near Lochranza at 64.4 km, having passed several cafes and viewpoints along the way.
Highlights
- Climb near Brodick 2.5 km at 4.1%
- Highest point at 199 m near 22.7 km
- Village of Whiting Bay at 12 km
- Peaks Cnocan Donn and Choc Leacainn Duibhe nearby
Along the route
Places passed
On the road
Climbs
| Starts at | Length | Gain | Average | Max | Top |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 km | 2.5 km | 104 m | 4.1 % | 5.9 % | 164 m |
| 6.1 km | 2.2 km | 72 m | 3.2 % | 5.4 % | 130 m |
| 13.3 km | 4 km | 130 m | 3.3 % | 5.9 % | 185 m |
| 19.7 km | 1.6 km | 45 m | 2.8 % | 7.4 % | 180 m |
| 28 km | 1.3 km | 54 m | 4.1 % | 7.6 % | 138 m |
| 50.1 km | 1.2 km | 40 m | 3.3 % | 5.9 % | 98 m |
Practical information
- Paved
- Point to point
- 3–4 hours riding
- Aug
Know before you go
- Max gradient up to 7.6% on some climbs