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Argyll and Bute

Connel Bridge – Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail loop from Oban Airport

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Argyll and Bute

Connel Bridge – Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail loop from Oban Airport

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Connel Bridge – Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail loop from Oban Airport

01:43

6.68km

30m

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 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

660 m

Oban Airport

Highlight • Cafe

A little aircraft accommodating small planes flying in and out. The airport has a café, so you can go in and grab a coffee if you wish.

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2

2.09 km

Connel Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Impressive cantilever bridge spanning Loch Etive and linking the small villages of Connel and North Connel. It is a single carriageway crossing controlled by traffic lights.

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3

5.75 km

Lawn at the Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

4

6.45 km

Cycle Path Between Connel and Benderloch

Highlight • Forest

Great cycle lane that weaves through forest and onto the loch side. Much better option than the adjacent road which can get busy in summer.

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5

6.50 km

Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Pretty traffic free trail part of NCN 78 from Oban Airport to Benderloch.

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B

6.68 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.30 km

2.00 km

1.85 km

489 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.21 km

930 m

445 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 27 May

23°C

11°C

30 %

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