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Carrick Castle – Loch Eck loop from Holy Loch

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Carrick Castle – Loch Eck loop from Holy Loch

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Carrick Castle – Loch Eck loop from Holy Loch

05:10

67.1km

870m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 4.77 km for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.2 km

Coronation Wood

Forest

25.2 km

Carrick Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

14th Century tower house probably built by the Campbell family. It was used as a hunting lodge by James IV and Mary, Queen of Scots, visited in 1563. It's undergoing renovation at the moment.

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33.9 km

Lettermay Gravel Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A great circuit in either direction

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36.7 km

Trail to Curra Lochan

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Going up you will probably have to push most of the way but you will be rewarded with great views of Curra Lochan, once you are through the gate, the …

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37.9 km

Curra Lochain is a small yet stunning stretch of water nestled between the rugged summits of Beinn Lochain and Beinn Bheula. The lochain is situated in a serene spot and is particularly good for bird watching.

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37.9 km

Curra Lochan Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Following the route of The Loch Lomond & Cowal Way this track links the villages of Lochgoilhead and Strachur. Some boggy sections and a little bit of pushing but not too bad.

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57.2 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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59.8 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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67.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.1 km

14.7 km

13.6 km

3.07 km

2.82 km

1.86 km

Surfaces

27.5 km

25.7 km

5.37 km

5.32 km

2.20 km

1.05 km

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

19°C

15°C

73 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Carrick Castle – Loch Eck loop from Holy Loch

View of Loch Goil

Carrick Castle

Lettermay Gravel Road

Trail to Curra Lochan

Curra Lochain

Curra Lochan Track

Loch Eck

Benmore Botanic Garden

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