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Glen Aros Road Climb – Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

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Glen Aros Road Climb – Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

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Glen Aros Road Climb – Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

03:55

59.4km

630m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 48.4 km for 17 m

After 58.8 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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194 m

Ardrishaig Swing Bridge

Highlight • Structure

The Crinan Canal is one of Argyll & Bute’s most popular visitor attractions with over 1,600 boats transiting the canal each year.

Ardrishaig Swing Bridge is a public road bridge …

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8.37 km

Glen Aros Road Climb

Highlight • Climb

A decent lump of a climb from either direction, but with a good surface and even better views. Take your time and take in the stunning scenery.

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25.4 km

View of Kilmory Bay and Jura

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a road with real wow-factor, looking down over Kilmory Bay and to the island of Jura beyond.

If you want to ride down to the beach at Kilmory …

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48.5 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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48.7 km

Crinan Canal

Highlight • River

Beautifully kept sea loch canal and path

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52.7 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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56.9 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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58.8 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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59.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.3 km

8.08 km

5.31 km

3.58 km

201 m

Surfaces

34.6 km

19.5 km

5.29 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 24 June

28°C

12°C

23 %

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Glen Aros Road Climb – Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

Ardrishaig Swing Bridge

Glen Aros Road Climb

View of Kilmory Bay and Jura

Islandadd Bridge

Crinan Canal

Cairnbaan Swing Bridge

Crinan Canal Cycle Path

Lock No. 4, Crinan Canal

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