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Islandadd Bridge – Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

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Islandadd Bridge – Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

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Islandadd Bridge – Crinan Canal loop from Ardrishaig

04:08

68.1km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 11.0 km for 17 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

414 m

Lock No. 4, Crinan Canal

Highlight • Structure

Lock No. 4 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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2

2.27 km

Crinan Canal Cycle Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Wonderful cycle path along Crinan Canal - quiet and easy to ride.

-scotlandcycleroutes.org/routes/crinan-canal

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3

6.51 km

Cairnbaan Swing Bridge

Highlight • Structure

One of the swing bridges in Cairnbaan on the Crinan Canal - Exciting to watch as the bridge swings away as a boat tries to pass.

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4

6.92 km

Lock 7, Crinan Canal

Highlight • Structure

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-cana

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5

10.8 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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6

10.9 km

Crinan Canal

Highlight • River

Beautifully kept sea loch canal and path

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7

34.0 km

View of Kilmory Bay and Jura

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a road with real wow-factor, looking down over Kilmory Bay and to the island of Jura beyond.

If you want to ride down to the beach at Kilmory …

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8

67.9 km

Ardrishaig Swing Bridge

Highlight • Structure

I was able to watch this amazing bridge in action!
Worth a visit!
The Crinan Canal is one of Argyll & Bute’s most popular visitor attractions with over 1,600 boats transiting the canal each year.

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68.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.1 km

14.3 km

877 m

489 m

395 m

Surfaces

36.0 km

31.7 km

395 m

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