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Crinan Canal – Temple Wood stone circle loop from Cairnbaan

Crinan Canal – Temple Wood stone circle loop from Cairnbaan

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Crinan Canal – Temple Wood stone circle loop from Cairnbaan

03:21

49.1km

480m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 22, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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2.08 km

Crinan Canal Cycle Path

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

-scotlandcycleroutes.org/routes/crinan-canal

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3.42 km

Crinan Canal

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Beautifully kept sea loch canal and path

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3.56 km

Islandadd Bridge

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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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3.60 km

River Add Bridge

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Views over the water on all sides heading to the Moine Mohr Nature Reserve.

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5.16 km

Mòine Mhòr National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Nice long straight road between Kilmartin and the Crinan Canal - about 4km along the Mòine Mhòr Nature Reserve.

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10.1 km

Temple Wood stone circle

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hiking the Kilmartin is a stunning travel into the prehistoric world of Scotland. You will find beautiful standing stones, cairns and the landscape is breathtaking.

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10.8 km

Nether Largie North Cairn

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Kilmartin village is quiet, remote and unassuming and hosts some of the most important neolithic and bronze age remains in the UK. They are older than the Egyptian pyramids and …

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11.7 km

Secluded Forest Path

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Good alternative cycle route to stay away from the main road - lots of ancient sites on this path.

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49.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

19.7 km

2.06 km

793 m

433 m

204 m

Surfaces

23.2 km

21.7 km

3.58 km

456 m

165 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

18°C

10°C

90 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Crinan Canal – Temple Wood stone circle loop from Cairnbaan

Crinan Canal Cycle Path

Crinan Canal

Islandadd Bridge

River Add Bridge

Mòine Mhòr National Nature Reserve

Temple Wood stone circle

Nether Largie North Cairn

Secluded Forest Path

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