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Lochgilphead

Crinan Lock Basin – Crinan Canal loop from Cairnbaan

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Argyll and Bute
Lochgilphead

Crinan Lock Basin – Crinan Canal loop from Cairnbaan

Moderate

4.0

(2)

39

hikers

Crinan Lock Basin – Crinan Canal loop from Cairnbaan

02:59

11.3km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

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173 m

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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828 m

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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4.82 km

Crinan Canal

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4

5.75 km

Crinan Lock Basin

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The cycle along the canal tow path to Lochgilphead is lovely.

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5.80 km

Crinan Harbour

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Crinan is a beautiful seaside hamlet nestled on the west coast of Scotland in the region of Knapdale. It's a great place to stop for a couple of hours with …

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9.04 km

Crinan Canal

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Beautifully kept sea loch canal and path

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7

11.3 km

Polly’s Coffee Stop

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A small food truck on the canal. The ideal place to get some rest

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11.3 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

654 m

226 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.0 km

233 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

17°C

11°C

75 %

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