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Oban Harbour Promenade – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Dunbeg

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Oban Harbour Promenade – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Dunbeg

Hard

4.7

(7)

115

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Oban Harbour Promenade – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Dunbeg

01:49

16.2km

250m

Running

Hard run. 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: July 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.08 km

View of Oban Harbour from Jacob's Ladder

Highlight • Settlement

A particularly steep but interesting set of stairs, and is the shortest way on foot up to the tower from the sea front.

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8.90 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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8.98 km

Oban Harbour Promenade

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful harbour promenade with numerous shops. It is best to park a little further out, e.g. at the Corran Halls car park.

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9.00 km

North Pier, Oban

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the North Pier you can stroll along the harbour promenade.

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9.90 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 …

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10.3 km

Dunollie Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Quite small, easily missed from the road, but walk just along past the war memorial and you will find it. Benches nearby to sit and enjoy the views.

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10.6 km

Beach

12.7 km

Ganavan Sands Beach

Highlight • Cycleway

German English

Ganavan Sands is located north of Oban in Argyll & The Isles. This picturesque sandy beach offers easy access, ample parking (not free) and great views of Mull, …

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16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.90 km

4.65 km

2.48 km

1.66 km

433 m

136 m

Surfaces

7.09 km

5.46 km

2.48 km

945 m

244 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 23 July

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Oban Harbour Promenade – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Dunbeg

View of Oban Harbour from Jacob's Ladder

Oban Distillery & Visitor Centre

Oban Harbour Promenade

North Pier, Oban

Oban Youth Hostel

Dunollie Lighthouse

Ganavan Sands Beach

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