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Argyll and Bute
Lochgilphead

Cairnbaan Swing Bridge – Lock No. 9, Crinan Canal loop from Lochgilphead

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Argyll and Bute
Lochgilphead

Cairnbaan Swing Bridge – Lock No. 9, Crinan Canal loop from Lochgilphead

Moderate

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Cairnbaan Swing Bridge – Lock No. 9, Crinan Canal loop from Lochgilphead

02:51

11.1km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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24 m

Lochgilphead Campsite

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once you left the campsite, go back to NCR78 as it joins the Crinan canal. Later there are two options: either cycling along the road or go off road

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3.99 km

Cairnbaan Swing Bridge

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One of the swing bridges in Cairnbaan on the Crinan Canal - Exciting to watch as the bridge swings away as a boat tries to pass.

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4.39 km

Lock 7, Crinan Canal

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The Crinan Canal is 9 miles (14.5km) in length with 15 locks (3 automated) and 7 bridges.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crinan_Canal
- waterwaysworld.com/canalsrivers/waterway/crinan-cana

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5.60 km

Lock No. 9, Crinan Canal

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Lock No. 9 on Crinan Canal.
The Crinan Canal is 9 miles (14.5km) in length with 15 locks (3 automated) and 7 bridges.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crinan_Canal
- waterwaysworld.com/canalsrivers/waterway/crinan-canal

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11.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.11 km

3.43 km

340 m

170 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.34 km

1.22 km

1.17 km

386 m

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Tuesday 7 July

19°C

13°C

43 %

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