Cumbrae

Cumbrae is a popular destination for a nice cycling day out. Most families stick to the gentle, level circuit all the way around the coast. This route follows the coastal route around to Millport and then heads over the top of the island and includes fantastic views over the Firth of Clyde.

Route Summary

  • Distance
    13 miles / 21 km
  • Time
    00:47
  • Ascent
    492 feet / 150 m
  • Difficulty Level
    Moderate
  • Terrain
    Road
  • Start Point
    Largs
  • End Point
    Largs
  • How to Get There

    The Isle of Cumbrae is linked via ferry from Largs. The ferry terminal is not far from Largs Railway Station

  • Downloads
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Route Map

Gallery

Cumbrae coastal road with view of the mountains of Arran in the distance

Cumbrae coastal road

Sandstone coast of Isle of Cumbrae with Isle of Arran in the distance

Distant Arran

Sandstone on the shore of the Isle of Cumbrae

Sandstone Shore

View over to Little Cumbrae from the Isle of Cumbrae

View over to Little Cumbrae

View south from a lookout point, Isle of Cumbrae

View south from a lookout point

Small boats in Millport Harbour, Isle of Cumbrae

Millport Harbour

Single track road rising above Millport, Isle of Cumbrae

Above Millport

View of the Isle of Arran from Millport, Isle of Cumbrae

View to Little Cumbrae and Arran

The Indian Rock on Isle of Cumbrae, first painted by Fern Andy

The Indian Rock

Rockpool on the Isle of Cumbrae

Rockpool

Little Sailboat framed by trees on the Isle of Cumbrae

Little Sailboat

Big sailboat on the Isle of Cumbrae

Big Sailboat

View over the Firth of Clyde to Arran from Cumbrae

Over the Firth to Arran

Sandstone on the Isle of Cumbrae

Sandstone

Stormy sunset sky as seen from a frothy beach on Isle of Cumbrae

Stormy Sunset

Wet seashells and rocks on the Isle of Cumbrae

Slimy Stuff

Viewpoint on Barbay Hill on the Isle of Cumbrae

Barbay Hill Viewpoint

Loch Shira Ferry from Largs to Cumbrae

Largs to Cumbrae Ferry - Loch Shira

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