Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Eagles' Eyrie Viewpoint loop from Connel Ferry

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Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Eagles' Eyrie Viewpoint loop from Connel Ferry

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Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Eagles' Eyrie Viewpoint loop from Connel Ferry

02:16

29.5km

380m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.08 km

Connel Bridge

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Impressive cantilever bridge spanning Loch Etive and linking the small villages of Connel and North Connel. It is a single carriageway crossing controlled by traffic lights.

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3.22 km

Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail

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Pretty traffic free trail part of NCN 78 from Oban Airport to Benderloch.

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3.27 km

Cycle Path Between Connel and Benderloch

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Great cycle lane that weaves through forest and onto the loch side. Much better option than the adjacent road which can get busy in summer.

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5.74 km

Cycle Path Junction Near Stone Archway

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22.0 km

Pine Forest Path

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Superb forest of fir trees which allows you to take another path than on the outward journey!

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22.4 km

Eagles' Eyrie Viewpoint

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Eagles' Eyre is a great one if you don't want to go all the way up to Beinn Lora. It's still a bit of a climb, but nothing too strenuous, …

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24.2 km

Beinn Lora summit

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27.0 km

Oban Airport

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A little aircraft accommodating small planes flying in and out. The airport has a café, so you can go in and grab a coffee if you wish.

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29.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.2 km

9.45 km

2.46 km

2.13 km

1.19 km

Surfaces

12.5 km

12.1 km

2.50 km

1.62 km

742 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

10°C

7°C

94 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Eagles' Eyrie Viewpoint loop from Connel Ferry

Connel Bridge

Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail

Cycle Path Between Connel and Benderloch

Cycle Path Junction Near Stone Archway

Pine Forest Path

Eagles' Eyrie Viewpoint

Beinn Lora summit

Oban Airport

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