The B836 along Glen Lean takes you up to the Loch Tarsan reservoir before dropping down to Loch Striven. The road climbs again before meeting the A886.
North on the A886 takes you into the Glendaruel valley with camping and several sites of historical interest.
Our route picks up the A8003 towards Tighnabruaich. As the road climbs there is an amazing scenic viewpoint - grid NS 000 775 down on to Loch Riddon and the Kyles of Bute.
Links & other points of interest.
Exploring Holy Loch and viewing the many species of birdlife would be a great start to this section.
Cot house Filling staion
Last one for a while - at the A815 / A880 junction north of Dunoon
The Cowal way has numerous sections nearby
South would take you to Colintraive and a possible detour to the Isle of Bute.
Colintraive hotel
01700 841207
Kilmodan Stones - Glendaruel
Camping in Glendaruel
Glendaruel, By Colintraive PA22 3AB
Phone: 01369 820267
Cycling in West Glendaruel
Tighnabruaich has local facilities and the road south down the peninsula has great views, picnic spots and walks.
Royal an Lochan Hotel
01700 811239
Kames Hotel
01700 811489
Tighnabruaich Sailing school
Tighnabruaich PA21 2AH
Phone: 01700 811717
Portavadie marina would be a great stop on the Drive, Stay and Eat option.
Millhouse, Portavadie, Loch Fyne PA21 2DA
Phone: 01700 811075 http://www.portavadie.com
- Clyde ferries to Dunoon can bring you straight into this stage
- Portavadie to Tarbert can take you directly to Tarbert - stage 5
