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Lock No. 4, Crinan Canal – Ardrishaig Basin, Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

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Lock No. 4, Crinan Canal – Ardrishaig Basin, Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

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Lock No. 4, Crinan Canal – Ardrishaig Basin, Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

01:44

6.68km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 2.86 km for 18 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.28 km

Crinan Canal Cycle Path

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Wonderful cycle path along Crinan Canal - quiet and easy to ride.

-scotlandcycleroutes.org/routes/crinan-canal

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5.24 km

Ardrishaig TGO Challenge Start Point

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A small town at the east end of the Crinan Canal, on Loch Fyne. Relatively lightly used but offers a great start with a chance to explore a mass of …

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5.38 km

Lock No. 4, Crinan Canal

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Lock No. 4 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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6.03 km

Ardrishaig Swing Bridge

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The Crinan Canal is one of Argyll & Bute’s most popular visitor attractions with over 1,600 boats transiting the canal each year.

Ardrishaig Swing Bridge is a public road bridge …

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6.18 km

Ardrishaig Basin, Crinan Canal

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The Ardrishaig Basin is a pretty little marina on the Crinan Canal just before it meets Loch Fyne. The canal is known as 'Britain's most beautiful shortcut', linking the Loch …

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6.68 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.62 km

2.58 km

1.11 km

231 m

108 m

Surfaces

3.15 km

2.09 km

1.41 km

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

21°C

16°C

92 %

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Lock No. 4, Crinan Canal – Ardrishaig Basin, Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

Crinan Canal Cycle Path

Ardrishaig TGO Challenge Start Point

Lock No. 4, Crinan Canal

Ardrishaig Swing Bridge

Ardrishaig Basin, Crinan Canal

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