The Five Corners of Bute


Details
A visit to the Island of Bute:
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
Elevation: 2100 feet (640 m)
Time: 4.30 h of cycling
Meet in Central Station at 07.30 for 07.47 train to Wemyss Bay, arrive 08.46 and catch ferry at 09.05 - arriving Rothesay at 09.40.
Cycle round Bute on a gentle ride exploring its ‘five corners’. Bring snacks, but plan to stop for coffee/cake/lunch at Port Bannatyne Post Office and Cafe.
Ferries back depart Rothesay on the hour (1600, 1700 etc) and return trains from Wemyss Bay at 1657, 1800 etc. The trains take almost exactly 1 hour to Glasgow (i.e. ferry + train = 2 hours). Barring delays from mechanicals etc, expect to take the ferry at 1600.
Optional climb up the Serpentine if time allows at the end.
Route: https://www.strava.com/routes/3353142542650289304
Route may be modified in case of bad weather or in extreme cases cancelled.

The Five Corners of Bute