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North Pier, Oban – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Oban

North Pier, Oban – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Oban

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North Pier, Oban – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Oban

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16.6km

140m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.36 km for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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495 m

North Pier, Oban

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the North Pier you can stroll along the harbour promenade.

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655 m

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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1.39 km

Oban is a major tourist town and ferry port. It is another of our popular start points. Most routes involve a bit of road walking to start with but there are a myriad of possible routes including the option to take a ferry to Mull or Lismore.

Register: Oban Youth Hostel: 01631 562 025, oban@hostellingscotland.co.uk

Getting there: Regular services from Glasgow by Scotrail or Citylink buses.

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1.76 km

Dunollie Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Quite small, easily missed from the road, but walk just along past the war memorial and you will find it. Benches nearby to sit and enjoy the views.

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2.20 km

View of Kerrera and Maiden Island from Dunollie Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful vantage point below Dunollie Castle, with a view over the waterway to Kerrera Island with the top of Hutcheson's Monument and the small Maiden Island. We had a wonderful evening here with a gigantic sunset including passing birds and canoeists.

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4.17 km

Ganavan Sands Beach

Highlight • Cycleway

German English

Ganavan Sands is located north of Oban in Argyll & The Isles. This picturesque sandy beach offers easy access, ample parking (not free) and great views of Mull, Lismore and Morven. The beach is next to a nice coastal path.

Ganavan Sands is located north of Oban at Argyll & The Isles.
This picturesque sandy beach boasts easy access, ample parking (Not Free) and great views out to Mull, Lismore and Morven. The beach is adjacent to a super coastal walk

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7.92 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 in 1794 by brothers John and Hugh Stevenson. It underwent a refurbishment in the 1890s and there has been little change to the present buildings since then. The distillery's tours offer visitors the chance to witness the traditional craftsmanship of whiskey production first-hand before enjoying complimentary drams of the Oban 14 year old West Highland Malt

Oban Distillery is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and one of the smallest with just two stills. Dating from Oban times, it was founded in 1794 by brothers John and Hugh Stevenson. It underwent a renovation in the 1890s and little has changed in the current buildings since then. Distillery tours offer visitors the opportunity to experience the traditional craftsmanship of whiskey production first-hand before enjoying complimentary drams of Oban 14-year-old West Highland malt.

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16.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

1.78 km

293 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

3.36 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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North Pier, Oban – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Oban

North Pier, Oban

Oban Waterfront

Oban Youth Hostel

Dunollie Lighthouse

View of Kerrera and Maiden Island from Dunollie Point

Ganavan Sands Beach

Oban Distillery & Visitor Centre

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