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Crinan Canal – Islandadd Bridge loop from Lochgilphead

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Crinan Canal – Islandadd Bridge loop from Lochgilphead

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Crinan Canal – Islandadd Bridge loop from Lochgilphead

01:29

25.8km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 7.11 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.92 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.

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3.32 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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7.18 km

Crinan Canal

Highlight • River

Beautifully kept sea loch canal and path

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7.33 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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8.92 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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13.1 km

Dunadd Hillfort and Carvings

Highlight • Historical Site

Dunadd (Scottish Gaelic Dún Ad, "fort on the [River] Add", Old Irish Dún Att) is a hillfort, dating from the Iron Age and early medieval period and is believed to …

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20.7 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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22.6 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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25.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.91 km

8.33 km

7.97 km

445 m

154 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

905 m

257 m

188 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

19°C

16°C

92 %

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Crinan Canal – Islandadd Bridge loop from Lochgilphead

Cairnbaan Swing Bridge

Lock 7, Crinan Canal

Crinan Canal

Islandadd Bridge

Mòine Mhòr National Nature Reserve

Dunadd Hillfort and Carvings

Crinan Canal Cycle Path

Lock No. 4, Crinan Canal

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