Tour of Cumbrae

Right is one of two small ferries that make the short crossing between Largs and Great Cumbrae every 30 minutes. Prices are about £3 per passenger and £13 per car return. There is a bus service from the Cumbrae slip that costs about £2 to travel to the islands town of Millport for anyone without a car or bike.

Less than one mile south of the ferry terminal on Cumbrae is the National Centre Cumbrae. The centre has a variety of vessels from dinghy’s to windsurfing, sailing, kayaks and powerboats. For bookings and enquiries check the website at www.nationalcentrecumbrae.org.uk.

A few miles farther on is the town of Millport. This small town is mainly one long street that winds its way around Millport Bay.

The kids play area is in the centre of town next to the beach.

This is why most people visit Cumbrae. The fairly flat 10.5-mile road that runs around the island is probably Scotland’s busiest cycle lane. There are three hire shops in the town that stock 100s of cycles of every type. There is also a steep road that crosses the island at its highest point for more adventurous cyclists.

The Cathedral of the Isles as seen left is situated off College Street in the centre of the town. This cathedral built in 1886 is thought to be the smallest in Britain if not Europe. You can visit the cathedral every day although there will be some restoration work being carried out for some time yet. Information on B&B accommodation in the cathedral can be found at B&B Cumbrae.

Millport Golf Club is situated off Golf Road a short distance from the town centre. Visitors are welcome with prices around £20 - £25 per round. This 5828-yard par 68 course has some excellent views over Little Cumbrae, Arran, Bute and the Firth of Clyde. Visit the clubs website at www.millportgolfclub.co.uk or phone for enquires at 01475 530 311. For more information on Cumbrae, visit the website www.millport.org.