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Argyll and Bute

Loch Creran – Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail loop from Connel Ferry

Mountain biking trails

Argyll and Bute

Loch Creran – Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail loop from Connel Ferry

Moderate

5.0

(1)

10

riders

Loch Creran – Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail loop from Connel Ferry

02:33

45.2km

330m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Loch Creran Marine Protected Area

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.08 km

Connel Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Impressive cantilever bridge spanning Loch Etive and linking the small villages of Connel and North Connel. It is a single carriageway crossing controlled by traffic lights.

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2

1.82 km

View of Connel Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

3

8.42 km

Benderloch Supermarket

Highlight • Rest Area

Benderloch supermarket has been dubbed 'the world famous pink shop' (for no apparent reason!). It's a well stocked Premier store and has lots of quirky British items such as Haggis in a can and different varieties of spam.

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4

17.9 km

Loch Creran

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

23.2 km

Glasdrum Wood National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

6

28.0 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Lake

early morning or dusk

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7

42.0 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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8

42.0 km

Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail

Highlight • Bridge

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

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B

45.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.8 km

16.2 km

2.85 km

2.85 km

388 m

150 m

Surfaces

23.3 km

20.7 km

662 m

495 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 30 June

15°C

11°C

98 %

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