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Argyll and Bute

Crinan Canal – Crinan Lock Basin loop from Cairnbaan

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Argyll and Bute

Crinan Canal – Crinan Lock Basin loop from Cairnbaan

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Crinan Canal – Crinan Lock Basin loop from Cairnbaan

00:42

14.5km

170m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 3.50 km for 17 m

After 3.88 km for 17 m

After 11.0 km for 17 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.64 km

River Add Bridge

Highlight • River

Views over the water on all sides heading to the Moine Mohr Nature Reserve.

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2

3.68 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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3

3.83 km

Crinan Canal

Highlight • River

Beautifully kept sea loch canal and path

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4

5.90 km

B841 Road from Crinan to Ardrishaig

Highlight • Trail

The canal towpath is nice but slow, so if you want a speedier return to the car park, the B841 is fast (and slightly downhill most of the way).

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5

7.52 km

Crinan Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Crinan is a beautiful seaside hamlet nestled on the west coast of Scotland in the region of Knapdale. It's a great place to stop for a couple of hours with …

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6

7.87 km

Crinan Lock Basin

Highlight • Structure

The cycle along the canal tow path to Lochgilphead is lovely.

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7

8.80 km

Crinan Canal

Highlight • Structure

B

14.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.6 km

3.51 km

196 m

158 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.8 km

498 m

102 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 7 May

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6°C

26 %

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