Ardgour is a peninsula in the Scottish Highlands, characterized by its mountainous terrain, ancient woodlands, and significant lochs. This landscape provides a setting for several outdoor sports like hiking, touring cycling, road cycling, jogging, and more. The region is bounded by Loch Eil, Loch Shiel, and Loch Linnhe, offering diverse environments for outdoor pursuits. Its rugged features and varied natural settings make Ardgour a destination for outdoor activities.
Ardgour offers more than 20 routes across…
120
Routes
4.5
(875)
Average rating
6923
People visited

4.6
(250)
1,010
hikers
10.4km
03:04
300m
300m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.7
(3)
25
hikers
13.9km
05:03
790m
790m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
19
hikers
11.5km
03:17
260m
260m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(122)
577
hikers
7.81km
02:20
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(1)
36
riders
14.4km
00:56
40m
40m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(2)
19
riders
40.3km
02:19
150m
150m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
(19)
277
riders
41.8km
02:32
370m
370m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(8)
228
riders
45.3km
03:08
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(2)
9
riders
9.00km
00:53
230m
230m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.6
(22)
93
riders
43.7km
03:24
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

4.0
(10)
59
riders
27.0km
02:02
360m
360m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.6
(7)
86
riders
29.0km
02:18
470m
470m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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5.0
(1)
11
runners
7.63km
01:02
280m
280m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

5.0
(2)
70
runners
9.22km
00:57
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
40
runners
20.5km
02:28
540m
540m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
45
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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13
riders
83.6km
03:33
610m
610m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

9
riders
42km
02:09
610m
610m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(3)
134
riders
81.3km
03:49
960m
960m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
(3)
96
riders
68.6km
02:55
310m
310m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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2
riders
30.6km
02:22
340m
340m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.0
(1)
26
riders
22.0km
01:30
370m
370m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
16
riders
42.6km
03:17
520m
520m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.3
(3)
11
riders
20.8km
01:45
500m
500m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(3)
19
hikers
9.97km
04:49
780m
780m
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

3.0
(1)
28
hikers
Moderate mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

5.0
(1)
15
hikers
13.6km
05:32
1,070m
1,070m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(3)
14
hikers
9.30km
02:49
200m
200m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Ardgour offers a range of outdoor activities including Hiking, Touring cycling, Road cycling, Jogging, Mountain biking, Mountaineering, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes such as rugged mountains, ancient woodlands, and significant lochs. There are 23 routes available, with an average rating of 4.43 stars.
Ardgour provides various hiking experiences, from gentle woodland trails to challenging mountain ascents. Notable peaks include Sgurr Dhomhnuill (2913 feet / 888 meters) and Garbh Bheinn (2903 feet / 885 meters). For more options, explore the Hiking around Ardgour guide.
Ardgour is suitable for cyclists of all levels, offering both touring and road cycling options. Sweeping B roads along the Ardnamurchan peninsula and around Loch Eil are available. An interlinking network of signposted forestry tracks also provides challenging climbs. Consult the Cycling around Ardgour and Road Cycling Routes around Ardgour guides.
Yes, Ardgour offers gentle woodland trails and estate paths suitable for all ages and abilities. The region's diverse terrain includes lochans on Ardgour Estate and ancient semi-natural woodlands. The Easy hikes around Ardgour guide provides suitable routes.
Ardgour is characterized by its mountainous terrain, including Corbetts like Sgurr Dhomhnuill and Garbh Bheinn. It is bounded by Loch Eil, Loch Shiel, and Loch Linnhe, and features glens such as Glen Gour, Glen Scaddle, and Cona Glen. Ancient woodlands and the impressive Corran lighthouse are also notable features.
Yes, Ardgour features three Corbetts (Scottish hills between 2,500 and 2,999 feet / 762 and 914 meters) for experienced hikers. These peaks offer panoramic views across Loch Linnhe to Glencoe and Ben Nevis. The Mountain Hikes around Ardgour guide details these more strenuous routes.
Ardgour offers an interlinking network of signposted forestry tracks, some with challenging climbs and 360-degree panoramas. The glens also provide numerous tracks, ranging from well-defined paths to animal trails. The MTB Trails around Ardgour guide provides specific routes.
Ardgour is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 95,000 visitors having shared their experiences. Routes in the region have an average rating of 4.43 out of 5 stars. There are 23 total routes available across various sports.
Komoot offers several guides for Ardgour, including Hiking around Ardgour, Cycling around Ardgour, and Easy hikes around Ardgour. Other guides cover Road Cycling, Running, MTB, Mountaineering, and Gravel biking. These guides provide curated routes and information for different activities.
The Ardgour Estate provides information and services for the region. Their official website is ardgourestate.co.uk. The West Highland Peninsulas website also offers visitor information for Ardgour and surrounding areas.
Yes, Ardgour offers routes suitable for jogging. The diverse landscape provides options for various running experiences. Specific routes can be found in the Running Trails around Ardgour guide.
Yes, gravel biking is an available activity in Ardgour. The region's network of forestry tracks and varied terrain can accommodate gravel bikes. Information on suitable routes is available in the Gravel biking around Ardgour guide.

