Oban Waterfront – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Lochan Dubh

Oban Waterfront – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Lochan Dubh

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Oban Waterfront – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Lochan Dubh

01:54

40.6km

330m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.1 km for 75 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

6.06 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.

Tip by

15.1 km

Loch Luachrach

Highlight • Forest

Reasonable climb, presented with this beauty half way up.

Tip by

16.0 km

Oban Distillery & Visitor Centre

Highlight • Monument

Oban Distillery is both one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and one of the smallest with just two pot stills. Pre-dating the town of Oban, it was originally established …

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Tip by

18.4 km

Oban Waterfront

Highlight • Beach

Oban is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. Despite its small size, it is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William.

Tip by

19.1 km

Oban Youth Hostel

Highlight • Rest Area

Oban is a major tourist town and ferry port. It is another of our popular start points. Most routes involve a bit of road walking to start with but there …

Tip by

19.8 km

Beach

21.9 km

Ganavan Sands is located north of Oban in Argyll & The Isles.
This picturesque sandy beach boasts easy access and great views out to Mull, Lismore and Morven. The beach lies adjacent to a super coastal walk.

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40.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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