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Loch Eck – Loch Eck loop from Holy Loch

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Loch Eck – Loch Eck loop from Holy Loch

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Loch Eck – Loch Eck loop from Holy Loch

03:36

43.0km

420m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.80 km

Cycling Path in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Highlight • Natural

7.38 km

Benmore Botanic Garden

Highlight • Trail

Benmore botanic gardens is a 120-acre mountainside garden surrounded by the dramatic scenery of Argyllshire.

The gardens also have a tearoom. Perfect for a snack stop!

Open daily from 1 …

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7.42 km

Redwood Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Good food and coffees

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9.12 km

Loch Eck

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you are cycling on the west side of the loch it is passable on road tyres (I.e. 28c) but it is majority gravel so if you are wanting abit more fun/speed I would suggest some 37c tyres at least.

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9.93 km

Loch Eck

Highlight • Viewpoint

Also known as Loch Eich in Gaelic, this freshwater loch is some 7 miles (11 km) long, sited within the Argyll Forest Park and the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park on the Cowal Peninsula.

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21.9 km

Glenbranter Forest Car Park

Highlight • Forest

I was staying in Glenbranter Cottage so this walk appealed as I could do it from the door. Anyone else can park at the Glenbranter Car Park then walk up …

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27.6 km

Small Waterfall in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

27.8 km

Partially Cleared Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

I was on a fully laden bicycle and was able to push it over the now, partially cleared, path without too much difficulty.

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43.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

6.36 km

4.80 km

4.77 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

25.8 km

8.40 km

7.59 km

1.07 km

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

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Saturday 23 May

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Loch Eck – Loch Eck loop from Holy Loch

Cycling Path in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Benmore Botanic Garden

Redwood Coffee

Loch Eck

Loch Eck

Glenbranter Forest Car Park

Small Waterfall in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Partially Cleared Forest Path

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