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Argyll and Bute

Crinan Canal Cycle Path – Crinan Canal loop from Kilmartin

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Argyll and Bute

Crinan Canal Cycle Path – Crinan Canal loop from Kilmartin

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Crinan Canal Cycle Path – Crinan Canal loop from Kilmartin

04:58

77.9km

690m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 9.47 km for 17 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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7.78 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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2

9.37 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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3

32.5 km

View of Kilmory Bay and Jura

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a road with real wow-factor, looking down over Kilmory Bay and to the island of Jura beyond.

If you want to ride down to the beach at Kilmory …

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4

49.5 km

Glen Aros Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

A decent lump of a climb from either direction, but with a good surface and even better views. Take your time and take in the stunning scenery.

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5

57.7 km

Ardrishaig Swing Bridge

Highlight • Structure

The Crinan Canal is one of Argyll & Bute’s most popular visitor attractions with over 1,600 boats transiting the canal each year.

Ardrishaig Swing Bridge is a public road bridge …

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6

58.3 km

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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67.1 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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68.4 km

Crinan Canal

Highlight • River

Beautifully kept sea loch canal and path

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77.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.0 km

10.0 km

8.01 km

5.23 km

620 m

Surfaces

52.8 km

20.0 km

5.20 km

< 100 m

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