Where to go cycling in Argyll and Bute


The hills and lochs of Argyll & Bute are a rich recreational resource for everyone. One of the best ways to appreciate this area is to get on yer bike !

Here is some information to help get you started.

25 Cycle Routes in Argyll and Bute by Erl B. Wilkie
25 Cycle Routes in Argyll & Bute by Erl B. Wilkie describes 25 cycle routes in and around Argyll & Bute inlcuding the islands of Mull, Bute and Lismore. Argyll & Bute Council have supported this book as part of our long term commitment to making the area accessible and cycle-friendly. The book is published by Mercat Press (ISBN: 1841830232).

Routes featured

  • Route 1 - Helensburgh to Kilcreggan
  • Route 2 - Helensburgh to Glenfruin
  • Route 3 - Cardross to Balloch
  • Route 4 - Rothesay to Scalpsie Bay
  • Route 5 - Rothesay to Kilchattan Bay & Dunagoil
  • Route 6 - Rothesay to Straad
  • Route 7 - Wemyss Bay to Gourock
  • Route 8 - Lochgoilhead to Carrick
  • Route 9 - Tighnabruich to Otter Ferry
  • Route 10 - Portavadie to Ardlamont Point
  • Route 11 - Loch Awe Circle
  • Route 12 - Taynuilt to Ardanaiseig, North Point & Loch Awe
  • Route 13 - Taynuilt to Oban
  • Route 14 - The Oban Tour (to Ganavan Bay & Gallanach)
  • Route 15 - Connel to Ardchattan via Benderloch
  • Route 16 - Appin to Port Appin and the Island of Lismore
  • Route 17 - Kilninver to the Islands of Easdale, Seil and Luing
  • Route 18 - The Kilmartin Circle
  • Route 19 - Ardrishaig to Crinan with a spur to Tayvallich
  • Route 20 - Tarbert to Kilberry
  • Route 21 - Campbeltown to Ballochgair via Lussa Loch
  • Route 22 - Campbeltown to Southend
  • Route 23 - Craignure to Salen via West Mull
  • Route 24 - Salen to Dervaig
  • Route 25 - The Tobermory Circle

Argyll's many forests have some excellent cycle routes for you to explore. The Forestry Commision website is a great resource to plan your trip - find out more by clicking the link below.

The Sustrans website is also a vast resorce for planning your cycle trip anywhere in the UK - take a look by clicking the link below.

See also:
Mid Argyll Cycle Club.
Sustrans.
Forestry Commission.
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