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Connel Bridge – Glen Lonan Road loop from Falls of Cruachan

Connel Bridge – Glen Lonan Road loop from Falls of Cruachan

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Connel Bridge – Glen Lonan Road loop from Falls of Cruachan

03:45

80.8km

720m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 27, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 38 m for 63 m

After 40.9 km for 278 m

After 80.8 km for 63 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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10.0 km

The Robin's Nest Tea Room

Highlight • Other

22.0 km

Connel Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Impressive cantilever bridge spanning Loch Etive and linking the small villages of Connel and North Connel. It is a single carriageway crossing controlled by traffic lights.

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30.2 km

Ardchattan Priory Ruins

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Early 14th C priory ruins on the banks of the south part of Loch Etive. Very peaceful and interesting so a good place to stop for a break.

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34.1 km

View of Barcaldine Hill and B845

Highlight • Viewpoint

48.4 km

Cycle Path Between Connel and Benderloch

Highlight • Forest

Great cycle lane that weaves through forest and onto the loch side. Much better option than the adjacent road which can get busy in summer.

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56.8 km

Glen Lonan Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

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68.0 km

Glen Lonan Road Climb from Taynuilt

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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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80.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.5 km

31.0 km

9.57 km

1.24 km

267 m

229 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

70.3 km

9.87 km

379 m

352 m

Elevation

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

4°C

52 %

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Connel Bridge – Glen Lonan Road loop from Falls of Cruachan

The Robin's Nest Tea Room

Connel Bridge

Ardchattan Priory Ruins

View of Barcaldine Hill and B845

Cycle Path Between Connel and Benderloch

Glen Lonan Road

Glen Lonan Road Climb from Taynuilt

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