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Argyll and Bute

Temple Wood stone circle – Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

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Argyll and Bute

Temple Wood stone circle – Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

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5.0

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Temple Wood stone circle – Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

02:09

37.5km

120m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

413 m

Lock No. 4, Crinan Canal

Highlight • Structure

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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2

17.2 km

Temple Wood stone circle

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hiking the Kilmartin is a stunning travel into the prehistoric world of Scotland. You will find beautiful standing stones, cairns and the landscape is breathtaking.

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3

18.8 km

Secluded Forest Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Good alternative cycle route to stay away from the main road - lots of ancient sites on this path.

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4

19.6 km

Nether Largie North Cairn

Highlight • Monument

Kilmartin village is quiet, remote and unassuming and hosts some of the most important neolithic and bronze age remains in the UK. They are older than the Egyptian pyramids and …

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5

25.3 km

Mòine Mhòr National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice long straight road between Kilmartin and the Crinan Canal - about 4km along the Mòine Mhòr Nature Reserve.

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6

26.9 km

Islandadd Bridge

Highlight • River

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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7

27.0 km

Crinan Canal

Highlight • River

Beautifully kept sea loch canal and path

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8

28.3 km

Crinan Canal Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

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

-scotlandcycleroutes.org/routes/crinan-canal

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37.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.1 km

16.1 km

2.42 km

876 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.1 km

2.37 km

989 m

< 100 m

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Monday 6 July

16°C

13°C

84 %

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