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Argyll and Bute
Oban

Glen Lonan Road – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Oban

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Argyll and Bute
Oban

Glen Lonan Road – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Oban

Moderate

4.5

(2)

54

riders

Glen Lonan Road – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Oban

01:53

41.2km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.83 km

Glencruitten

Highlight • Other

2

2.74 km

Loch Luachrach

Highlight • Forest

Reasonable climb, presented with this beauty half way up.

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3

4.88 km

Glen Lonan Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Part of the national cycle route. Watch out for the sheep!

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4

16.1 km

Glen Lonan Road Climb from Taynuilt

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Glen Lonan Road climb from Taynuilt is a gentle and scenic ascent, averaging 3–4% with the occasional ramp up to 7%. The narrow, winding road rolls through quiet farmland …

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5

35.7 km

Fantastic off road cycle track. Perfectly smooth tarmac.

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6

36.8 km

Ganavan Sands Beach

Highlight • Cycleway

Ganavan Sands is located north of Oban in Argyll & The Isles.
This picturesque sandy beach boasts easy access and great views out to Mull, Lismore and Morven. The beach lies adjacent to a super coastal walk.

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38.9 km

Beach

Beach

8

40.5 km

Oban Waterfront

Highlight • Beach

Oban is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. Despite its small size, it is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William.

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9

40.8 km

Oban Distillery & Visitor Centre

Highlight • Monument

Oban Distillery is both one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and one of the smallest with just two pot stills. Pre-dating the town of Oban, it was originally established …

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41.2 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

15.3 km

1.90 km

1.77 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.5 km

3.69 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Comments

June 16, 2025,RR2 Taynuilt Loop from Oban
Fabulous day out
Slightly dreich
Well managed chainy on main road kept us safe
Fabulous views
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