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Argyll and Bute

Crinan Canal – Crinan Canal loop from Lochgilphead

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Argyll and Bute

Crinan Canal – Crinan Canal loop from Lochgilphead

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Crinan Canal – Crinan Canal loop from Lochgilphead

02:34

24.3km

160m

Running

Hard run. 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: February 20, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.59 km

Wild Rowan Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

While the wild rowan cafe is an excellent lunch/snack/toilet stop, the location here is wildly inaccurate. It’s actually in Dalavich, halfway up the western bank of Loch Awe…

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2.08 km

Lochgilphead Campsite

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once you left the campsite, go back to NCR78 as it joins the Crinan canal. Later there are two options: either cycling along the road or go off road

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6.05 km

Cairnbaan Swing Bridge

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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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6.45 km

Lock 7, Crinan Canal

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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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12.3 km

Crinan Canal

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14.6 km

Crinan Canal

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Beautifully kept sea loch canal and path

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14.6 km

Crinan Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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17.0 km

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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24.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

5.34 km

1.55 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

3.26 km

2.21 km

826 m

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