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United Kingdom
Scotland
Argyll and Bute
Connel

Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Eagles' Eyrie Viewpoint loop from Connel Ferry

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Argyll and Bute
Connel

Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Eagles' Eyrie Viewpoint loop from Connel Ferry

Moderate

4.0

(1)

8

riders

Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Eagles' Eyrie Viewpoint loop from Connel Ferry

02:54

36.9km

550m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.08 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

3.22 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

21.6 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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4

29.4 km

Pine Forest Path

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Superb forest of fir trees which allows you to take another path than on the outward journey!

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5

29.8 km

Eagles' Eyrie Viewpoint

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Eagles' Eyre is a great one if you don't want to go all the way up to Beinn Lora. It's still a bit of a climb, but nothing too strenuous, …

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6

31.6 km

Beinn Lora summit

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7

33.6 km

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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8

34.4 km

Oban Airport

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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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36.9 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

11.3 km

4.16 km

3.21 km

1.19 km

198 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

14.1 km

4.34 km

1.84 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

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Tuesday 30 June

15°C

11°C

98 %

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