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Crinan Canal – Crinan Lock Basin loop from Kilmartin

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Crinan Canal – Crinan Lock Basin loop from Kilmartin

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Crinan Canal – Crinan Lock Basin loop from Kilmartin

02:11

36.0km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 11, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.1 km for 82 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

1.88 km

Secluded Forest Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Good alternative cycle route to stay away from the main road - lots of ancient sites on this path.

Tip by

2

4.25 km

Nether Largie Standing Stones

Highlight • Monument

Nether Largie standing stones are located southeast of Temple Wood stone circle and are composed of four menhirs, arranged in pairs an approximately 70 metres apart, with a single menhir …

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3

15.3 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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4

15.7 km

Lock 7, Crinan Canal

Highlight • Structure

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

Tip by

5

19.4 km

Crinan Canal

Highlight • River

Beautifully kept sea loch canal and path

Tip by

6

23.1 km

Crinan Lock Basin

Highlight • Structure

The cycle along the canal tow path to Lochgilphead is lovely.

Tip by

7

26.6 km

Islandadd Bridge

Highlight • River

Coming to/from Loch Crinian canal path, this is a cool bridge. With the of water of Moine Mohr all around you the views are great

Tip by

8

28.2 km

Mòine Mhòr National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice long straight road between Kilmartin and the Crinan Canal - about 4km along the Mòine Mhòr Nature Reserve.

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B

36.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.3 km

11.1 km

2.20 km

722 m

693 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

1.79 km

802 m

446 m

106 m

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Tuesday 6 October

12°C

8°C

74 %

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