Lochgilphead - Crinan
Join the towpath by Lochgilphead and turn right to cycle through lush countryside. At Cairnbaan, there’s the first in a series of locks. To the north of the village lies Kilmartin Glen which contains hundreds of Cup and Ring marked stones, chambered cairns and stone circles dating from Neolithic/Bronze Age times. Continue on the canal by Móine Mhór (The Great Bog) to reach the attractive harbour at Crinan.
Natural attractions:
- Loch Gilp
- Kilmartin Glen
- Móine Mhór
- Loch Crinan
Visitor attractions:
- Crinan Canal
- Lochgilphead
Route submitted by: Sustrans
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Key route details
- Region/Area:
Argyll
- Distance:
6.5 miles / 10.5 kilometres
- Time needed:
1 hour
- Classification:
Suitable for families
- Traffic:
Traffic-free
- Surface:
Whin dust
- NCN Route:
National Route 78
- Start:
Lochgilphead
- Finish:
Crinan
- Cycle hire:
CRINAN CYCLES, Lochgilphead. 01546 603511
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- Weather:
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max: 14°C min: 11°C
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max: 15°C min: 10°C
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max: 14°C min: 12°C
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Mon
max: 15°C min: 11°C
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