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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

Weather:
Chance of Rain

Wed

max: 4°C min: 3°C

Mostly Sunny

Thu

max: 6°C min: 3°C

Chance of Rain

Fri

max: 7°C min: 3°C

Clear

Sat

max: 7°C min: 2°C


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