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View of Loch Fad loop from Bute

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View of Loch Fad loop from Bute

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View of Loch Fad loop from Bute

01:10

4.41km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 20, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 59 m for 53 m

Open: • Monday-Friday: 8:00 AM-4:30 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.56 km

View of Loch Fad

Highlight • Viewpoint

Loch Fad (which translates as ‘long loch’) is a freshwater lake on the Isle of Bute that lies directly along the Highland Fault Line. The loch is classed as a …

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2.08 km

Chapelton Wood

Forest

4.41 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.65 km

1.05 km

951 m

735 m

Surfaces

1.75 km

1.02 km

735 m

445 m

436 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 21 May

16°C

12°C

70 %

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View of Loch Fad loop from Bute

View of Loch Fad

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