Ardrishaig Basin, Crinan Canal – Tarbert Waterfront loop from Dunadd Fort

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Ardrishaig Basin, Crinan Canal – Tarbert Waterfront loop from Dunadd Fort

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Ardrishaig Basin, Crinan Canal – Tarbert Waterfront loop from Dunadd Fort

03:18

55.9km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 47.1 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.83 km

Cairnbaan Swing Bridge

Highlight • Structure

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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7.08 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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8.93 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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9.07 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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9.77 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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9.91 km

Ardrishaig Swing Bridge

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I was able to watch this amazing bridge in action!
Worth a visit!
The Crinan Canal is one of Argyll & Bute’s most popular visitor attractions with over 1,600 boats transiting the canal each year.

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13.9 km

Argyll Backpackers Hostel

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Independent budget hostel with very friendly staff and fantastic views over Loch Fyne.

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28.2 km

Tarbert Waterfront

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Backed by rugged hills and fronting on to an attractive natural harbour, the village is still home to a working fishing fleet and is an increasingly popular destination for the …

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