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That sounds right for ferry - Calmac fares are capped at something reasonable as they're a lifeline for the islands. Plus taking bikes on generally very easy.
Could easily go into more detail - it's one of my favourite areas to cycle. There's a cycle cafe half way round Arran + lots of other good food options. If you detour down to Blackwaterfoot there's an amazing bakery (check it's open). Unloaded bike would be fun. Though there are also a load of great camping spots and it might be more pleasant to camp on Arran, leave your stuff and come back in the evening.
Alternately for a day ride there's the 5 ferry loop, which I haven't done, but would imagine is great based on having ridden lots of it https://www.fionaoutdoors.co.uk/2020/06/five-ferries-cycle-tour-on-scotlands-west-coast-islands.html
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We met a guy on the train on the way back who'd just done https://www.fionaoutdoors.co.uk/2020/06/five-ferries-cycle-tour-on-scotlands-west-coast-islands.html so I took note of it for later. He'd cycled across Africa and wrote a blog about it which I read later.
Here it is: https://barrettsafricansafari.blogspot.com/
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Only got as far as Helensburgh this time. Would like to do west coast of Scotland next time/year and so I'll add Arran in to that. How you described it has sold it, and I know a bit more about the ability to get there now cheers :)
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That's really helpful and more comprehensive than I expected, cheers. I think I'll try a road loop. Like the idea of doing it in a day on unloaded bike and getting a return ferry. The ferry said something like £8 which seemed suspiciously cheap! Maybe it's right.