Colintraive And Glendaruel is a region situated within Argyll's Secret Coast on the Cowal Peninsula, offering diverse landscapes for outdoor activities. The area features quiet country roads, extensive forest trails, and varied terrain shaped by glacial valleys and scenic lochs. This environment supports several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, and more, making Colintraive And Glendaruel a destination for exploring Scotland's natural beauty.
Outdoor enthusiasts will find 7 routes available…
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47
hikers
3.55km
01:01
90m
90m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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61
hikers
6.23km
01:45
130m
130m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
11.0km
03:03
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
7.63km
01:58
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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29
riders
34.2km
03:11
570m
570m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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45.2km
03:59
860m
860m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40.4km
03:32
810m
810m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3
riders
21.9km
01:30
230m
230m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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61
riders
52.4km
02:48
920m
920m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

37
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67.0km
03:04
790m
780m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
59.7km
02:56
810m
800m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
41.8km
01:56
270m
270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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23
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6
riders
16.9km
01:00
50m
50m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
30.0km
01:50
230m
230m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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27
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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18
runners
18.3km
01:53
80m
80m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

15
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
12.8km
01:25
270m
270m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
5.20km
00:32
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
41.8km
02:48
730m
730m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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31.8km
02:11
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
62.6km
04:11
950m
950m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2
riders
36.8km
02:58
700m
700m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Colintraive And Glendaruel offers diverse landscapes for outdoor activities including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 7 routes with an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars from more than 6,000 visitors.
The region offers quiet country roads with significant elevation changes and views of the Kyles of Bute and Glendaruel valley. Routes include a challenging Loch Riddon views loop and a moderate Loch Fyne, Loch Eck & Loch Striven loop. More details are available in the Road Cycling Routes around Colintraive And Glendaruel guide.
Yes, mountain bikers can explore acres of forest trails featuring steep ascents and descents, as well as an intricate network of tracks. Glendaruel provides forestry roads suitable for cycling. The MTB Trails around Colintraive And Glendaruel guide offers further information.
The region offers numerous walking opportunities, including sections of the 57-mile Cowal Way long-distance trail. Other popular spots include Puck's Glen with its waterfalls and Glenbranter, which provides trails from leisurely strolls to challenging hikes. The Hiking around Colintraive And Glendaruel guide details these options.
The quiet roads of the Cowal Peninsula are well-suited for touring cycling, allowing visitors to experience the scenery without heavy traffic. Glendaruel's forestry roads also provide accessible options for various skill levels. For specific routes, consult the Cycling around Colintraive And Glendaruel guide.
The region is an Area of Outstanding Scenic Beauty, featuring the Kyles of Bute, Glendaruel valley, and the River Ruel. Scenic lochs such as Loch Riddon, Loch Fyne, Loch Eck, and Loch Striven are present. Diverse forests, including those in Puck's Glen and Glenbranter, also contribute to the natural landscape.
Komoot offers several guides for the region, including Road Cycling Routes, MTB Trails, Hiking, Easy Hikes, Cycling, Running Trails, and Gravel biking.
While specific parking locations are not detailed, the region's quiet roads and various trailheads suggest parking is available near popular activity starting points. Visitors are advised to check local signage or community information for designated parking areas.
The official website for the Colintraive and Glendaruel Development Trust is www.cgdt.org.uk. The Colintraive & Glendaruel Community Council can be reached via their website, which is colglencommunitycouncil.org.uk.
The Colintraive & Glendaruel Community Council can be reached by phone at 01369 820386. They can also be contacted via email at secretary@colglencommunitycouncil.org.uk for inquiries.
Yes, Colintraive And Glendaruel offers opportunities for gravel biking, utilizing its network of forest tracks and quiet roads. A dedicated guide, Gravel biking around Colintraive And Glendaruel, is available on komoot to help plan routes.

