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United Kingdom
Scotland
Argyll and Bute
Appin

Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Loch Creran loop from Stob Coire Raineach

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Argyll and Bute
Appin

Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Loch Creran loop from Stob Coire Raineach

Moderate

4.9

(7)

92

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Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Loch Creran loop from Stob Coire Raineach

02:24

38.0km

370m

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: February 13, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Loch Creran Marine Protected Area

Waypoints

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Start point

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1

21.7 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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2

23.8 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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3

24.5 km

Lawn at the Campsite

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4

26.4 km

5

30.8 km

Racer Cafe

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The Racer Café has some hot snacks, cool and hot drinks and delicious ice cream and cakes. There are picnic benches in the outside and lovely diner themed seats inside. Treat yourself!

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6

35.6 km

Loch Creran

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Loch Creran is a picturesque sea loch known for its maritime landscape and unique habitats. Flame shell, horse mussels, Norway lobster and seapen can be found here. The area is …

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7

37.2 km

NCN 78 is part of The Caledonia Way, a long distance cycling route between Campbeltown and Inverness. Traffic-free paths make up most of the 49-mile section between Oban and Fort …

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8

37.6 km

Creagan Bridge

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A beautiful lake nestled in the spectacular landscape of the Scottish Highlands.

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38.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

15.6 km

2.37 km

738 m

190 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.5 km

8.74 km

454 m

299 m

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Thursday 7 May

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4°C

45 %

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