Oban to Taynuilt via Glen Lonan
This ride follows National Route 78, sneaking east out of Oban, past the golf course and the Rare Breeds Park (where there is a tea room). It then wanders along the delightful quiet road through Glen Lonan, past standing stones, rocky outcrops and outlying farmhouses, up and over the hill to Taynuilt.
From Taynuilt it is worth following the B845 to its end at the pier on the shores of Loch Etive for some of the best views of the day across the Loch. You then return to Taynuilt by the same road.
From Taynuilt you have the choice of returning to Oban by train (there are only a few trains per day, so it is worth checking train times and reserving bikes in advance), or cycling back to Oban through Glen Lonan again.
Natural attractions:
- Standing Stones
- Loch Etive
Visitor attractions:
- Oban
- McCaig’s Tower
- Rare Breeds Farm
Route submitted by: Sustrans
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Key route details
- Region/Area:
Argyll
- Distance:
14 miles
- Time needed:
1 to 2 hours
- Classification:
Moderate
- Traffic:
Light traffic
- Surface:
Tarmac
- NCN Route:
National Route 78
- Start:
Oban station
- Finish:
Taynuilt Station
- Access:
Train stations at Oban and Taynuilt
- Maps and guides
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Oban to Campbeltown NN78 £3.99
- Weather:
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Fri
max: 11°C min: 4°C
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Sat
max: 10°C min: 6°C
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Sun
max: 12°C min: 8°C
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Mon
max: 11°C min: 8°C
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