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Argyll and Bute

Avich And Kilchrenan

Bridge over the River Avich – Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe loop from Kilchrenan

Bike touring routes & trails

Argyll and Bute

Avich And Kilchrenan

Bridge over the River Avich – Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe loop from Kilchrenan

Hard

6

riders

Bridge over the River Avich – Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe loop from Kilchrenan

02:49

35.0km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: February 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Hotel

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0 m

Kilchrenan Inn

Highlight • Rest Area

The pub was closed when we arrived, the owners very kindly allowed us to park our car in their car park. The only other parking available in this hamlet is opposite the village hall.

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2

20.0 km

Bridge over the River Avich

Highlight • Forest

3

20.2 km

Falls of Avich

Highlight • Natural Monument

Avich Falls is hidden amongst the woodland near Dalavich in Argyll. Here, water cascades down the steep glacial valley from Loch Avich to Loch Awe. You can explore several falls …

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4

22.0 km

Loch Awe Midway Gravel Segment

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice segment with some sweet spots to hammock-camp or camp by the water if your bikepacking. Free public showers and water in Dalavich town hall nearby as well.

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5

28.3 km

Black Rock Curry

Highlight • Restaurant

Frozen ready meals available to take home. Check opening hours, currently not open on a Tuesday or Wednesday. We were in luck, owners were open when we cycled past (a Wednesday).

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6

28.5 km

Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe

Highlight • Viewpoint

With a surface area of 14.9 square miles (38.5 sq km), Loch Awe is the third-largest freshwater loch in Scotland. The stunning stretch water flows into the River Awe and …

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7

30.6 km

View of the Lake

Highlight • Viewpoint

8

34.5 km

View of the Rainbow

Highlight • Viewpoint

Mutch of the Route 78 is singletrack. At least this time of year in September and October there was very little traffic.

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35.0 km

End point

Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

9.87 km

4.02 km

Surfaces

20.3 km

9.87 km

4.84 km

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Highest point (340 m)

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