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Argyll and Bute

Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Loch Creran loop from Oban Airport

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Argyll and Bute

Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Loch Creran loop from Oban Airport

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Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Loch Creran loop from Oban Airport

03:00

48.7km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Loch Creran Marine Protected Area

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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194 m

Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail

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Pretty traffic free trail part of NCN 78 from Oban Airport to Benderloch.

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2

2.71 km

Cycle Path Junction Near Stone Archway

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3

7.09 km

Racer Cafe

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The Racer Café has some hot snacks, cool and hot drinks and delicious ice cream and cakes. There are picnic benches in the outside and lovely diner themed seats inside. Treat yourself!

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4

11.9 km

Loch Creran

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Loch Creran is a picturesque sea loch known for its maritime landscape and unique habitats. Flame shell, horse mussels, Norway lobster and seapen can be found here. The area is …

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5

13.5 km

The Caledonia Way (NCN 78) – Oban to Fort William

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NCN 78 is part of The Caledonia Way, a long distance cycling route between Campbeltown and Inverness. Traffic-free paths make up most of the 49-mile section between Oban and Fort …

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6

13.9 km

Creagan Bridge

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A beautiful lake nestled in the spectacular landscape of the Scottish Highlands.

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7

28.1 km

Jubilee Bridge Across Loch Laich

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Impressively long and rickety Jubilee Bridge across the tidal marshes of Loch Laich.

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8

28.5 km

Jubilee Bridge on Cycle Route 78

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Dedicated bike path on good tarmac with great views of out over the water. A pleasure to ride and a great way to get to Castle Stalker.

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48.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.5 km

13.2 km

1.78 km

788 m

388 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.8 km

19.8 km

512 m

496 m

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Thursday 25 June

24°C

17°C

92 %

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