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Ardrishaig

Lock No. 4, Crinan Canal – Ardrishaig Basin, Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Argyll and Bute
Ardrishaig

Lock No. 4, Crinan Canal – Ardrishaig Basin, Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

Easy

20

hikers

Lock No. 4, Crinan Canal – Ardrishaig Basin, Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

01:44

6.68km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 2.86 km for 18 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.28 km

Crinan Canal Cycle Path

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Wonderful cycle path along Crinan Canal - quiet and easy to ride.

-scotlandcycleroutes.org/routes/crinan-canal

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2

5.24 km

Ardrishaig TGO Challenge Start Point

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A small town at the east end of the Crinan Canal, on Loch Fyne. Relatively lightly used but offers a great start with a chance to explore a mass of …

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3

5.38 km

Lock No. 4, Crinan Canal

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Lock No. 4 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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4

6.03 km

Ardrishaig Swing Bridge

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I was able to watch this amazing bridge in action!
Worth a visit!
The Crinan Canal is one of Argyll & Bute’s most popular visitor attractions with over 1,600 boats transiting the canal each year.

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6.18 km

Ardrishaig Basin, Crinan Canal

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The Ardrishaig Basin is a pretty little marina on the Crinan Canal just before it meets Loch Fyne. The canal is known as 'Britain's most beautiful shortcut', linking the Loch …

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6.68 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.78 km

2.68 km

1.00 km

195 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.09 km

2.16 km

1.43 km

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Monday 19 October

12°C

8°C

83 %

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