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Argyll and Bute

Loch Eck – Loch Eck loop from Rashfield

Argyll and Bute

Loch Eck – Loch Eck loop from Rashfield

Hard

5.0

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6

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Loch Eck – Loch Eck loop from Rashfield

04:11

62.6km

950m

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

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

57 m

Benmore Botanic Garden

Highlight • Trail

Benmore botanic gardens is a 120-acre mountainside garden surrounded by the dramatic scenery of Argyllshire.

The gardens also have a tearoom. Perfect for a snack stop!

Open daily from 1 …

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2

94 m

Redwood Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Good food and coffees

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3

1.80 km

Loch Eck

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you are cycling on the west side of the loch it is passable on road tyres (I.e. 28c) but it is majority gravel so if you are wanting abit more fun/speed I would suggest some 37c tyres at least.

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4

2.61 km

Loch Eck

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Also known as Loch Eich in Gaelic, this freshwater loch is some 7 miles (11 km) long, sited within the Argyll Forest Park and the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park on the Cowal Peninsula.

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5

7.11 km

Loch Eck Route

Highlight • Lake

don't, certainly don't go anti clockwise on a bike, multiple dead ends. 2 miles on A 815 dreadful blind bends. limited views of Loch Eck

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6

14.0 km

Glenbranter Forest Car Park

Highlight • Forest

I was staying in Glenbranter Cottage so this walk appealed as I could do it from the door. Anyone else can park at the Glenbranter Car Park then walk up …

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7

47.8 km

Lochhead

Highlight • Settlement

A nice little place at the end of the loch. Perfect resting place after the descent and before the climb back inland.

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8

50.2 km

Loch Tarsan Dam

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B

62.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.7 km

26.7 km

3.70 km

3.53 km

Surfaces

28.1 km

27.3 km

5.14 km

2.10 km

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Highest point (370 m)

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Saturday 16 May

12°C

4°C

76 %

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