Around Kintyre

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75.2 mi
4,344 ft
08h03
Extreme

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Campbeltown Pier, along the east side of Kintyre, with views over to the Isle of Arran. Taking in Sadell, Carradale and an excursion to Skipness. Thence over the hill to the west side and a cruise down the none-too-busy main road. with beaches and views across to Isla and Jura. Return to Campbeltown with its cafes and bars. Think that the startracker overestimates the amount of traffic! Nothing for a confident cyclist to worry about, in my opinion. Did this on a Brompton, but best to have something with a few more gears and bigger wheels, unless you plan to use the bus! Read our blog about cycling in Kintyre at https://www.sevendaycyclist.com/cyclin-kintyre

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Difficulty level: Extreme (97/100)

Length: 75.2 mi

Duration: 08h03


Total ascent: 4,344 ft

Maximal slope: 30.5 %

Net ascent: 0 ft

Total descent: 4,344 ft

Roads and subsoil

Paved roads: 75.1 mi (100 %)

Cobblestones: 0 ft (0 %)

Bike paths: 681 ft (0 %)

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Car free roads: 681 ft (0 %)

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        Closest address to start and end: Old Quay Head, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom

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        Places of interest

        1. Campbeltown railway station

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          Campbeltown was a railway station in the town of Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, serving the town …
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        2. Campbeltown Library and Museum

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        3. Springbank Disitillery

          0 · Distillary
          The oldest, independent disitillery of Scotland making 3 different brands: Hazelburn, Springbank …
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        4. Glen Scotia distillery

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          Glen Scotia distillery or sometimes affectionately known as The Scotia or Old Scotia is a …
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        5. Kilchousland Chapel

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          Kilchousland Chapel is a medieval chapel near Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Built in …
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        6. Saddell Abbey

          0 · Monastery
          Saddell Abbey is a ruined Cistercian monastery located in western Scotland. The abbey was …
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        7. Airds Castle

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          Airds Castle is a ruined medieval castle near Carradale, Kintyre, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. The …
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        8. Carradale House

          0 · Manor house
          Carradale House is a Grade B listed mansion house near Carradale, Argyll and Bute, Scotland. Built …
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        9. Claonaig

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          Claonaig is a hamlet on the east coast of the Kintyre peninsula in western Scotland, linked to …
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        10. Skipness Castle

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          Skipness Castle stands on the east side of the Kintyre Peninsula in Scotland, near the village of …
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        11. Skipness Castle

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          Skipness Castle is a scheduled historic monument, which is free to enter and explore. together …
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        12. Steinreihe von Ballochroy

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        13. Ballochroy

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          Ballochroy is a megalithic site in Kintyre on the Argyll peninsula in Scotland. It consists of …
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        14. Battle of Rhunahaorine Moss

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          The Battle of Rhunahaorine Moss was a battle between Covenanters led by General David Leslie and …
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        15. Westport Beach

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          Westport Beach or Machrihanish Beach? The northern end, marked, is Westport Beach, the southern …
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        16. Hazelburn distillery

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          Hazelburn Distillery was a distillery in Campbeltown, Scotland, which was in operation between …
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        17. Glengyle distillery

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          Glengyle distillery is a long-established Scotch whisky production centre in Campbeltown, Argyll & …
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        18. Springbank distillery

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          The Springbank distillery is a family-owned single malt whisky distillery on the Kintyre Peninsula …
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        19. Longrow

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        20. Lochend Castle

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          Lochend Castle , was a castle located at Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute. The castle once stood at …
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        Campbeltown railway station
        Campbeltown Library and Museum
        Springbank Disitillery
        Glen Scotia distillery
        Kilchousland Chapel
        Saddell Abbey
        Airds Castle
        Carradale House
        Claonaig
        Skipness Castle
        Skipness Castle
        Steinreihe von Ballochroy
        Ballochroy
        Battle of Rhunahaorine Moss
        Westport Beach
        Hazelburn distillery
        Glengyle distillery
        Springbank distillery
        Longrow
        Lochend Castle
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