Loch Eck – Loch Eck loop from Strachur

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Loch Eck – Loch Eck loop from Strachur

Moderate

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Loch Eck – Loch Eck loop from Strachur

03:17

38.9km

400m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.52 km

Glenbranter Forest Car Park

Highlight • Forest

I was staying in Glenbranter Cottage so this walk appealed as I could do it from the door. Anyone else can park at the Glenbranter Car Park then walk up …

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11.2 km

Small Waterfall in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

11.4 km

Partially Cleared Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

Fully repaired now (22/4/26).

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16.9 km

Loch Eck

Highlight • Viewpoint

Also known as Loch Eich in Gaelic, this freshwater loch is some 7 miles (11 km) long, sited within the Argyll Forest Park and the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park on the Cowal Peninsula.

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19.3 km

Bridge Over the River in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Highlight • Bridge

19.4 km

Redwood Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Good food and coffees

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19.5 km

Benmore Botanic Garden

Highlight • Trail

Benmore botanic gardens is a 120-acre mountainside garden surrounded by the dramatic scenery of Argyllshire.

The gardens also have a tearoom. Perfect for a snack stop!

Open daily from 1 …

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21.2 km

Loch Eck

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you are cycling on the west side of the loch it is passable on road tyres (I.e. 28c) but it is majority gravel so if you are wanting abit more fun/speed I would suggest some 37c tyres at least.

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