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The Isle of Cumbrae is situated about
1 mile off the Scottish mainland coast at
the town of Largs.
There are two small car/passenger
ferries that run between Largs and the
Ferry Slip on Cumbrae about every half
hour, all day. The only town on the
island is Millport that is situated on
the south side of the island, about 4
miles south of the Ferry Slip. Regular
buses run between the Ferry Slip and
Millport.
The fairly flat 10 mile road that runs
around the island is probably Scotland's
busiest cycle lane. There are a few 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 at 417 ft, for more
adventurous cyclists. Many people also
visit the highest point by car or by
walking.
Millport has popular cafe's, bistro,
hotel for meals by the pier, and bar
diners.
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This is one of two small
car/passenger ferries that make
the short 8 minute crossing
between Largs and Great Cumbrae
every 30 minutes.
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Prices are about £3.60 per
passenger and £15 per car
return.
There is a regular Bus
Service from the Cumbrae slip that
costs about £3.50 to travel to the
islands town of Millport for anyone
without a car or bike. Largs to
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The only town on the island, Millport,
is about 4 miles south of the ferry slip
on the Isle of Cumbrae.Ferry
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Only a few hundred yards south
of the ferry slip on Cumbrae is
the National Centre Cumbrae.
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The centre had a variety of vessels
from dinghy’s to windsurfing,
sailing, kayaks and powerboats. This
Centre has now closed.
nationalcentrecumbrae.org.uk
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On the southeast side of
Cumbrae, just before the town of
Millport, is the Marine Station
and Aquarium.
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The Station houses part of the
Robertson Collection - a collection of
specimens from the Clyde Sea-Area,
showing the beauty and diversity of
living marine creatures from the Area.
Tel: 01743 852 100.
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Between 3 and 4 miles south of
the ferry slip is the town of
Millport. This smallish town is
mainly one long street that winds
its way around Millport Bay,
about 2 miles long.
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The beach area is lined with Flower
Beds and Palm Trees.
You can find popular cafe's, bistro,
hotel for meals, and bar diners along
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The Museum of the Cumbraes is
situated in the centre of
Millport overlooking the beach.
The museum is housed in the
impressive looking Garrison
building with a cafe, scenic
gardens and a kids play area.
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The Museum of the Cumbraes displays
the history of Millport and the islands
of Great and Wee Cumbrae.Website .
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The kids play area is in the
centre of town next to the beach.
There are a few cafes,
restaurants and bar/diners
overlooking the beach area a
short distance east of the
pier.
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The Waverley Paddle Steamer visits
Millport throughout the summer, normally
on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
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This is why most people visit
Cumbrae. The fairly flat 10 mile
road that runs around the island
is probably
Scotland's
busiest cycle lane.
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There are three hire shops in the town
that stock 100s of cycles of every type.
Hire prices from about £10 to
£12 for a full day.
There is also a steep road that
crosses the Island at its highest point
at 417 feet for the more adventurous
cyclist.
Cycle Hire
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The Cathedral of the Isles is
situated off College Street in
the centre of Millport. This
cathedral built in 1886, is
thought to be the smallest in
Britain, if not Europe.
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You can visit the cathedral every
day.
Information on B&B accommodation
in the cathedral can be found at the
website.
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Millport Golf Club is situated
off Golf Road, a short distance
northwest of the town centre.
Visitors are welcome with prices
around £24 - £30 per
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This 5,828-yard par 68 course has
excellent views over Little Cumbrae,
Arran, Bute and the Firth of Clyde. Tel:
01475 530 306
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The Westbourne House Holiday
Park is situated about 1 mile
west of Millport with views over
the Isle of Arran. Tel: 01475 530
000.
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The holiday park has a number of
caravans and a cottage for holiday
lets.
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The highest point on the
Island of Cumbrae is 417 feet
named Glaidstone, with a Trig
Point block. The area also has a
Cairn with a bronze plaque on top
showing the towns, islands and
mountains around the southwest of
Scotland.
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A road runs from the ferry slip, past
the Isle of Cumbrae Glaidstone Viewpoint
and down into Millport past the Cathedral
of the Isles on College Street.
You can visit the high point by
walking, cycling, or by car, with the
Viewpoint being just under 2 miles north
of Millport.
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