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Ganavan Sands Beach – Oban Waterfront loop from Lochan Dubh

Ganavan Sands Beach – Oban Waterfront loop from Lochan Dubh

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Ganavan Sands Beach – Oban Waterfront loop from Lochan Dubh

01:33

33.5km

250m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.0 km for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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101 m

Barcaldine Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Located on the peaceful shores of Loch Creran, Barcaldine is a stunning ancient castle which is now used as a hotel. Even if you don't want to stay the night it's an interesting place to explore from the outside, or grab a coffee.

The tower house castle was built by Sir Duncan Campbell at the beginning of the 17th century. According to legend, Sir Dunanc Campbell's ghost still haunts the castle, looking for the man who murdered him.

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5.86 km

Cycle Path Between Connel and Benderloch

Highlight • Forest

Great cycle lane that weaves through forest and onto the loch side. Much better option than the adjacent road which can get busy in summer.

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13.2 km

Cycle Route with View of Loch Etive

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic off road cycle track. Perfectly smooth tarmac.

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14.2 km

Ganavan Sands Beach

Highlight • Cycleway

German English

Ganavan Sands is located north of Oban in Argyll & The Isles. This picturesque sandy beach offers easy access, ample parking (not free) and great views of Mull, Lismore and Morven. The beach is next to a nice coastal path.

Ganavan Sands is located north of Oban at Argyll & The Isles.
This picturesque sandy beach boasts easy access, ample parking (Not Free) and great views out to Mull, Lismore and Morven. The beach is adjacent to a super coastal walk

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16.3 km

Beach

17.0 km

Oban Youth Hostel

Highlight • Rest Area

Oban is a major tourist town and ferry port. It is another of our popular start points. Most routes involve a bit of road walking to start with but there are a myriad of possible routes including the option to take a ferry to Mull or Lismore.

Register: Oban Youth Hostel: 01631 562 025, oban@hostellingscotland.co.uk

Getting there: Regular services from Glasgow by Scotrail or Citylink buses.

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18.1 km

Oban Distillery & Visitor Centre

Highlight • Monument

Oban Distillery is both one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and one of the smallest with just two pot stills. Pre-dating the town of Oban, it was originally established in 1794 by brothers John and Hugh Stevenson. It underwent a refurbishment in the 1890s and there has been little change to the present buildings since then. The distillery's tours offer visitors the chance to witness the traditional craftsmanship of whiskey production first-hand before enjoying complimentary drams of the Oban 14 year old West Highland Malt

Oban Distillery is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and one of the smallest with just two stills. Dating from Oban times, it was founded in 1794 by brothers John and Hugh Stevenson. It underwent a renovation in the 1890s and little has changed in the current buildings since then. Distillery tours offer visitors the opportunity to experience the traditional craftsmanship of whiskey production first-hand before enjoying complimentary drams of Oban 14-year-old West Highland malt.

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18.3 km

Oban Waterfront

Highlight • Beach

Oban is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. Despite its small size, it is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William.

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33.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.2 km

9.23 km

5.33 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.6 km

9.60 km

231 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

8°C

91 %

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Ganavan Sands Beach – Oban Waterfront loop from Lochan Dubh

Barcaldine Castle

Cycle Path Between Connel and Benderloch

Cycle Route with View of Loch Etive

Ganavan Sands Beach

Oban Youth Hostel

Oban Distillery & Visitor Centre

Oban Waterfront

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