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Tarbert to Lamlash

Tarbert, Scotland, United KingdomRoad

Route contributed by Stefan · Ridden on 28th August 2022

65 km
Distance
655 m
Elevation gain
Moderate
Difficulty
Paved
Surface

Elevation profile

655 m over 65 km

Route overview

Suitable for intermediate cyclists comfortable with moderate climbs over 65 km.

65km point-to-point ride from Tarbert to Lamlash on Scotland's Isle of Arran, climbing 655m.

This route starts at Tarbert, passing the hamlets of Claonaig and West Tarbert early on. There are initial climbs within the first 4 km, reaching up to 149m, including gradients up to 6.8%. Around 25.5 km into the ride is a 2.3 km climb gaining 110m with a max gradient of 8.1%. The highest point of 216m occurs near 47 km. The profile features most of the elevation gain in the first half of the route. Between 42.8 km and 47 km, there's a longer climb covering 4.2 km and gaining 194m with a max gradient of 8.1%. The route passes through villages and hamlets such as Lochranza, Sannox, Corrie, and Brodick before finishing near Lamlash at Brodick. Several cafes and restaurants are available primarily around Tarbert and Brodick, with water taps near Tarbert, Lochranza, and Brodick.

Highlights

  • Tarbert village
  • Lochranza village
  • Highest point near 47 km at 216 m
  • Climb with max gradient 8.1% at 42.8 km

Along the route

Measured from the recorded track and OpenStreetMap.

Places passed

  1. Tarbert 16.6 km
  2. West Tarbert 19 km
  3. Whitehouse 25.8 km
  4. Kennacraig 25.9 km
  5. Lochranza 41.7 km
  6. Butt 42.7 km
  7. Millhill 42.9 km
  8. Sunnymead 43 km
  9. Narachan 43.5 km
  10. Sannox 52.8 km
  11. Corrie 54.7 km
  12. Cladach 61.6 km

On the road

  • Tarbert Hotel (Restaurant) 16.6 km
  • Top Up Tap (Water) 16.6 km
  • Marine Bistro Tandoori (Restaurant) 16.6 km
  • Anchor Hotel (Restaurant) 16.7 km
  • Made in Italy (Restaurant) 16.7 km
  • The Red Herring Seafood Restaurant (Restaurant) 16.7 km
  • Cafe Ca'Dora (Café) 16.7 km
  • Scott's Bistro (Restaurant) 16.9 km
  • The Gallery Cafe (Café) 16.9 km
  • Anchorage Bistro (Restaurant) 16.9 km
  • West Loch Hotel restaurant (Restaurant) 19 km
  • The Sandwich Station (Café) 41.3 km

Climbs

Starts atLengthGainAverageMaxTop
0 km1.4 km45 m3.2 %5.3 %74 m
2.1 km2.1 km88 m4.3 %6.8 %149 m
25.5 km2.3 km110 m4.8 %8.1 %137 m
42.8 km4.2 km194 m4.7 %8.1 %213 m

High point 216 m at 47 km; low point 14 m. Passes beneath Torr Nead an Eoin, Clachan, An Tunna.

Practical information

Surface
Paved
Route shape
Point to point
Riding time
2½–3½ hours riding
Season
Aug

Know before you go

  • Max gradient of 8.1% on two climbs

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10 photographs from the road