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Islandadd Bridge – Crinan Canal loop from Cairnbaan

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Argyll and Bute

Islandadd Bridge – Crinan Canal loop from Cairnbaan

Moderate

5.0

(2)

20

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Islandadd Bridge – Crinan Canal loop from Cairnbaan

01:35

36.2km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 3.73 km for 17 m

After 32.7 km for 17 m

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3.56 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

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2

3.60 km

River Add Bridge

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Views over the water on all sides heading to the Moine Mohr Nature Reserve.

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11.0 km

Caol Scotnish

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4

11.4 km

Tayvallich Coffee Shop

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Great espresso ☕️ and beautiful view.

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5

18.2 km

View Across Linne Mhuirich to Taynish National Nature Reserve

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6

32.8 km

Crinan Canal

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Beautifully kept sea loch canal and path

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7

32.8 km

Crinan Canal

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Take a stroll along the sensational Crinan Canal near the town of Crinan on Scotland's west coast. It's an incredibly scenic walk displaying the best of Argyll and Bute complete …

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35.2 km

Lock No. 9, Crinan Canal

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Lock No. 9 on Crinan Canal.
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-canal

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36.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.0 km

4.12 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.9 km

216 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 28 May

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9°C

56 %

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