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 & 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.