Roam Scotland West & Islands route

Route Overview: Starting in Brodick on the Isle of Arran and finishing on Mull, with multiple island hops in between and an excursion to Ardnamurchan point in the far west. A salty, sandy (+/- damp?) coastal experience, with plenty of up & down and of course, VIEWS! The rolling route cuts out some off-road climbing, but varies little from the main route. The optional rugged+ section is tough but glorious, inland from Oban to Glencoe. Tarbert, Tayvallich, Oban and Tobermory lie in between.

  1. Ride stats: 760km & 9,700 m
  2. Off-road: 37% off-road on forestry tracks, estate tracks & cycle paths
  3. Ferry start: Caledonian Macbrayne Ardrossan to Brodick
  4. Trains end: Scotrail service into Oban with a dedicated bike carriage
  5. Buses end: Ember buses take bikes, various services into Oban
  6. Route files & Guide App: join the society to access these

For a bit more chat about the route, here’s a 2 minute listen…

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Over to Tarbert, Day 1
Loch Sunart Sea Pinks, Day 6
Sound of Ulva, Mull, Day 7
Loch Sween view to Jura, Day 2
Oban bay sunset, Day 3
Machrie Moor Standing Stones, Day 1
Crinan Canal, Day 3
Start At Lamlash, Arran (Bernd Wichman)
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2027 Islands Rally

The Roam Scotland Rally 2027 will ride the West & Islands route. The not-so-grand depart is from Brodick on the Isle of Arran on Sunday 16th May and we’ll finish at Oban on Saturday 22nd May. To take part in this ride join the society a lifetime membership for just £5.

ROAM SCOTLAND RALLY

Members can access here the: 

  • West & Islands Route Collection
  • West & Islands Guide App