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United Kingdom
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Argyll and Bute
Ardchattan

Connel Bridge – Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail loop from Oban Airport

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Argyll and Bute
Ardchattan

Connel Bridge – Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail loop from Oban Airport

Moderate

4.3

(4)

69

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Connel Bridge – Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail loop from Oban Airport

01:53

29.9km

310m

Cycling

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

Last updated: March 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

660 m

Oban Airport

Highlight • Cafe

A little aircraft accommodating small planes flying in and out. The airport has a café, so you can go in and grab a coffee if you wish.

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2

11.8 km

Oban

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From here you can travel to the Outer Hebrides, but also take day trips by bike to the nearby islands such as Kerrera and Mull.

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3

12.2 km

Oban Bay

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A great place to come and sit by the calm water on the sand, watch the boats and bring along a box of fish and chips.

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4

12.4 km

Oban Distillery & Visitor Centre

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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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5

15.2 km

Loch Luachrach

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Reasonable climb, presented with this beauty half way up.

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6

22.4 km

Connel Bridge

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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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7

24.5 km

Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail

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Pretty traffic free trail part of NCN 78 from Oban Airport to Benderloch.

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8

27.2 km

B

29.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.2 km

5.33 km

2.74 km

1.54 km

114 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

11.0 km

350 m

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Wednesday 6 May

14°C

7°C

51 %

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