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Arrochar, Tarbet And Ardlui

View of Loch Long – Loch Long loop from Ardgartan

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Bike touring routes & trails

United Kingdom

Scotland

West Scotland

Arrochar, Tarbet And Ardlui

View of Loch Long – Loch Long loop from Ardgartan

Hard

3.0

(1)

riders

View of Loch Long – Loch Long loop from Ardgartan

03:04

29.0km

930m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 18.8 km for 676 m

After 20.8 km for 1.40 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.08 km

View of Loch Long

Highlight • Lake

Enjoy beautiful views over Loch Long as you make your way along this gravel track through the forestry.

Tip by

11.0 km

Duke's Path Fork

Highlight • Viewpoint

Easy gravel becomes narrow, steep and looser

Tip by

12.8 km

Dukes Pass Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

JUST about rideable on a gravel bike. Would have much preferred a mountain bike.

Tip by

13.5 km

Descent to Lochgoilhead

Highlight • Forest

This is Hike a Bike / mountain bike territory. We had to push our loaded gravel bikes (for bikepacking) a LOT. Was beautiful but tough.

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14.6 km

View of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

18.3 km

Nestled on the northern tip of Loch Goil, Lochgoilhead is a quaint village enveloped by breathtaking west Highland landscapes that are sure to leave you in awe. Serving as a vibrant hub for outdoor enthusiasts, this charming locale offers a range of amenities including accommodations, shops, and a variety of dining options.

Tip by

27.8 km

Loch Long

Highlight • Lake

Loch Long is a sea loch that extends from the Firth of Clyde. Loch Goil is on its western side and the Arrochar Alps are on the west side of the loch head. The loch forms the entire western coastline of the Rosneath Peninsula.

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28.7 km

Ardgartan Cycle Trails

Highlight • Trail

Family friendly cycle trails running by the river. I rode a gravel bike on these trails and it was perfect.

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29.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

4.79 km

4.69 km

759 m

393 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

5.10 km

1.72 km

1.38 km

695 m

Elevation

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Highest point (510 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

20°C

9°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Comments

May 7, 2023,Bicycle Tour

We had quite a bit of Hike a Bike on this route. We had Gravel bikes. Lots of pushing on the last section.

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View of Loch Long – Loch Long loop from Ardgartan

View of Loch Long

Duke's Path Fork

Dukes Pass Trail

Descent to Lochgoilhead

View of Loch Lomond and The Trossachs Forest Trail

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Loch Long

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