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Argyll and Bute

Oban to Kilchrenan loop

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Argyll and Bute

Oban to Kilchrenan loop

Hard

4.8

(8)

42

riders

Oban to Kilchrenan loop

04:09

57.2km

720m

Cycling

The Oban to Kilchrenan loop is a difficult touring bicycle route, stretching 35.5 miles (57.2 km) with a significant elevation gain of 2369 feet (722 metres). This challenging ride typically takes around 4 hours and 8 minutes to complete, winding through varied Scottish landscapes. You will experience dramatic coastlines, serene…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

2.74 km

Loch Luachrach

Highlight • Forest

Reasonable climb, presented with this beauty half way up.

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2

13.3 km

Caledonia Way: Oban to Taynuilt (NCN Route 78)

Highlight • Cycleway

A brilliant section of tarmac along National Cycle Network Route 78, which extends from Campbeltown to Inverness, also known as the Caledonia Way.

This gorgeous section links the popular ferry …

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3

28.3 km

Kilchrenan to Musdale Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Rode this bit in dry conditions with a Gravel bike. Surface mostly rough tarmac, with some potholes and some rough gravel sections, but no boulders the size of a football... …

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B

57.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.5 km

12.4 km

1.42 km

911 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.2 km

12.3 km

4.76 km

867 m

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Tuesday 6 October

13°C

8°C

74 %

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Comments

August 6, 2026,Oban naar Kilchrenan lus

Beautiful, challenging route. Exactly alone in the world 🥰

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