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Argyll and Bute

Wild Rowan Cafe – Cairnbaan Swing Bridge loop from Cairnbaan

Mountain biking trails

Argyll and Bute

Wild Rowan Cafe – Cairnbaan Swing Bridge loop from Cairnbaan

Moderate

8

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Wild Rowan Cafe – Cairnbaan Swing Bridge loop from Cairnbaan

02:56

35.2km

420m

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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.59 km

Lochgilphead Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

once you left the campsite, go back to NCR78 as it joins the Crinan canal. Later there are two options: either cycling along the road or go off road

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2

5.09 km

Wild Rowan Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

While the wild rowan cafe is an excellent lunch/snack/toilet stop, the location here is wildly inaccurate. It’s actually in Dalavich, halfway up the western bank of Loch Awe…

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3

21.1 km

Loch Glashan

Highlight • Forest

Upland Loch surrounded by woodland, situated near the larger Loch Fyne.

Has been a site of notable archaelogial finds, some from over 1500 years ago.

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4

32.5 km

Achnabreck Rock Art (The Magic Circles)

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of two sights a few hundred meters apart, featuring rock art over 4000 years old. These are situated within Kilmichael Forest, an old Atlantic oakwood with conifers.

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5

32.7 km

Achnabreck Cup and Ring Marked Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

An example of well preserved prehistoric rock art, showing cup and ring carvings. These are over 4000 years old.

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6

33.1 km

Dun Na Maraig

Highlight • Historical Site

Dun na Maraig is a well preserved hill top fortification in this low-key, peaceful area of Scotland.

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7

34.6 km

Cairnbaan Swing Bridge

Highlight • Structure

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.

Translated by Google •

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8

35.0 km

Lock 7, Crinan Canal

Highlight • Structure

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-cana

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B

35.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.2 km

3.74 km

2.98 km

1.14 km

166 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.9 km

6.17 km

2.12 km

1.06 km

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Elevation

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Thursday 25 June

23°C

16°C

79 %

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