Road Cycling
Prefer two wheels? Even better. Dunoon and the Cowal Peninsula are a cyclist’s dream. Check out the links below to find the best routes in the area.
Where to cycle in Dunoon
Sustrans – National Cycle Network routes in Argyll & Bute and Highland – Sustrans.org.uk
Bute and the Cowal Peninsular – Cycle Routes in Scotland | Scotland Cycle Routes
Bikemap – Discover cycling routes – 🚲 Bikemap
Cycle.Travel – Dunoon | Cycling guide with maps and routes | cycle.travel
Komoot – Rail & Sail Dunoon – Road Biking the Cowal Peninsula | road ride | Komoot
Looking for some inspiration. We have some recommendations on routes that we think you will enjoy.
Moses’ Well – Loch Eck Loop from Hunters Quay
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the Tour is accessible with public transport. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
Length: 105km
Riding Time: 4hr 54
Total Ascent: 1010m
Total Descent: 1010m
Grade: Black 
Rail & Sail Dunoon – Road Biking the Cowal Peninsula
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Length: 108km
Riding Time: 5hr 18
Total Ascent: 1410m
Total Descent: 1410m
Grade: Black
The Cycling Academy 1.3 Cowal 8 Ball
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Length: 97.8km
Riding Time: 4hr 23
Total Ascent: 1030m
Total Descent: 1030m
Grade: Black
The Cycling Academy 1.1 Clydeside Corniche
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Length: 67.6km
Riding Time: 2hr 38
Total Ascent: 200m
Total Descent: 200m
Grade: Blue 
The Cycling Academy 2.1 Tour De Cowal
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
Length: 132m
Riding Time: 6hr 24
Total Ascent: 1800m
Total Descent: 21790m
Grade: Black
