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Argyll and Bute

Connel Bridge – Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail loop from Barcaldine

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Argyll and Bute

Connel Bridge – Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail loop from Barcaldine

Moderate

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Connel Bridge – Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail loop from Barcaldine

01:10

22.7km

130m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

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After 1.74 km for 278 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.47 km

Racer Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

The Racer Café has some hot snacks, cool and hot drinks and delicious ice cream and cakes. There are picnic benches in the outside and lovely diner themed seats inside. Treat yourself!

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2

7.20 km

Benderloch Supermarket

Highlight • Rest Area

Benderloch supermarket has been dubbed 'the world famous pink shop' (for no apparent reason!). It's a well stocked Premier store and has lots of quirky British items such as Haggis in a can and different varieties of spam.

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3

7.29 km

Beinn Lora summit

Highlight • Summit

4

11.2 km

Connel Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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5

12.6 km

Oban Airport

Highlight • Cafe

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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6

13.3 km

Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail

Highlight • Bridge

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

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7

13.3 km

Cycle Path Between Connel and Benderloch

Highlight • Forest

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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8

15.8 km

Cycle Path Junction Near Stone Archway

Highlight • Cycleway

B

22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

5.97 km

1.76 km

1.51 km

198 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

5.28 km

739 m

444 m

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Friday 26 June

21°C

16°C

89 %

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