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Crinan Canal – Crinan Lock Basin loop from Tayvallich

Crinan Canal – Crinan Lock Basin loop from Tayvallich

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Crinan Canal – Crinan Lock Basin loop from Tayvallich

03:26

49.0km

720m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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3.39 km

Caol Scotnish

Bay

2

22.2 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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23.3 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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4

24.6 km

Crinan Canal

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Beautifully kept sea loch canal and path

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5

26.9 km

Crinan Canal

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6

27.8 km

Crinan Lock Basin

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

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7

40.1 km

Views Over the Sound of Jura

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8

40.2 km

View of the Islands from Ardnoe Point

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Ardnoe Point is the most northern point of the Kintyre Peninsula, affording wonderful coastal views of the unique scattering islands of Western Scotland. The area has a picnic bench where …

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9

48.1 km

View of Loch Craignish from Ardfern Pier

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Beach and pier from which to watch the fishing boats come in and out. Very peaceful spot for a break.

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49.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.5 km

13.5 km

6.50 km

5.08 km

479 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

19.6 km

2.65 km

720 m

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Thursday 7 May

12°C

6°C

26 %

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