View of Castle Stalker – Loch Creran loop from An Dunan

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View of Castle Stalker – Loch Creran loop from An Dunan

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View of Castle Stalker – Loch Creran loop from An Dunan

03:50

61.9km

540m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 13, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Loch Creran Marine Protected Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.7 km

Sustrans Route 78 – Winding Climb

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Probably open by Easter?

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21.8 km

View of Castle Stalker

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One of the best looking castles around here. There is a lovely cafe up on the main road if you can find a way up there through the pub car park.

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22.6 km

Jubilee Bridge on Cycle Route 78

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Dedicated bike path on good tarmac with great views of out over the water. A pleasure to ride and a great way to get to Castle Stalker.

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30.9 km

Loch Creran is a picturesque sea loch known for its maritime landscape and unique habitats. Flame shell, horse mussels, Norway lobster and seapen can be found here. The area is a Special Area of Conservation to protect its wildlife from over-fishing.

At the head of the loch, you can visit the Glasdrum Wood National Nature Reserve, a spell-binding forest with Atlantic oakwood and rare chequered skipper butterflies.

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32.6 km

The Caledonia Way (NCN 78) – Oban to Fort William

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NCN 78 is part of The Caledonia Way, a long distance cycling route between Campbeltown and Inverness. Traffic-free paths make up most of the 49-mile section between Oban and Fort William. This segment is particularly scenic, and is part of a former railway line.

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33.0 km

Creagan Bridge

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A beautiful lake nestled in the spectacular landscape of the Scottish Highlands.

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42.3 km

Loch Linnhe Coastal Path (NCN 78)

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Fantastic stretch of path right next to Loch Linnhe and part of NCN 78.

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56.0 km

Loch Linnhe

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Loch Linhe is a sea Loch along the Great Glen Fault. It is 30 miles long and 1 mile wide. The Loch is a fantastic place to cycle due to the quiet roads and gorgeous scenery.

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61.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.9 km

8.52 km

3.53 km

2.97 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.9 km

22.2 km

2.13 km

475 m

274 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 5 October

12°C

6°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Comments

May 9, 2022,Barcaldine to Glencoe YHA

This became a very wet and horrible ride. I was freezing and saw a hotel down below and decided to detour only to see 3 cyclists coming from a different direction to do the same.

I ate lunch and did my best to warm up.