Crinan Lock Basin – Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

Crinan Lock Basin – Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

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Crinan Lock Basin – Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

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28.2km

160m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: August 12, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 653 m for 15 m

After 25.3 km for 18 m

Waypoints

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6.80 km

Cairnbaan Swing Bridge

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One of the swing bridges in Cairnbaan on the Crinan Canal - Exciting to watch as the bridge swings away as a boat tries to pass.

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10.9 km

Islandadd Bridge

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Coming to/from Loch Crinian canal path, this is a cool bridge. With the of water of Moine Mohr all around you the views are great

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11.0 km

River Add Bridge

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Views over the water on all sides heading to the Moine Mohr Nature Reserve.

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13.3 km

Crinan Lock Basin

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The cycle along the canal tow path to Lochgilphead is lovely.

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17.4 km

Crinan Canal

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Beautifully kept sea loch canal and path

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17.4 km

Crinan Canal

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Take a stroll along the sensational Crinan Canal near the town of Crinan on Scotland's west coast. It's an incredibly scenic walk displaying the best of Argyll and Bute complete …

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19.8 km

Lock No. 9, Crinan Canal

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Lock No. 9 on Crinan Canal.
The Crinan Canal is 9 miles (14.5km) in length with 15 locks (3 automated) and 7 bridges.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crinan_Canal
- waterwaysworld.com/canalsrivers/waterway/crinan-canal

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28.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.9 km

5.43 km

2.64 km

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

1.64 km

1.34 km

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 22 October

8°C

3°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Comments

August 17, 2021,Crinan Canal towpath (from Ardrishaig to Crinan)

This is a very nice family friendly bike ride. Car parks are in Ardrishaig (free parking), the canal towpath is very light gravel so perfectly fine for a road bike. I had to hurry back to Ardrishaig so I took the road back which was quicker than using the towpath again. At Crinan, three is a nice little coffee shop …