Ganavan Sands Beach – Dunollie Lighthouse loop from Oban

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Ganavan Sands Beach – Dunollie Lighthouse loop from Oban

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Ganavan Sands Beach – Dunollie Lighthouse loop from Oban

01:12

11.2km

100m

Running

Moderate run. 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 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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555 m

Oban Distillery & Visitor Centre

Highlight • Monument

Oban Distillery is both one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and one of the smallest with just two pot stills. Pre-dating the town of Oban, it was originally established in 1794 by brothers John and Hugh Stevenson. It underwent a refurbishment in the 1890s and there has been little change to the present buildings since then. The distillery's tours offer visitors the chance to witness the traditional craftsmanship of whiskey production first-hand before enjoying complimentary drams of the Oban 14 year old West Highland Malt

Oban Distillery is one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and one of the smallest with just two stills. Dating from Oban times, it was founded in 1794 by brothers John and Hugh Stevenson. It underwent a renovation in the 1890s and little has changed in the current buildings since then. Distillery tours offer visitors the opportunity to experience the traditional craftsmanship of whiskey production first-hand before enjoying complimentary drams of Oban 14-year-old West Highland malt.

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1.23 km

St. Columba's Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

St. Columba's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church building. The building, designed in a modern neo-Gothic style, is located in the west of the city directly on Oban Bay. In 1971, St. Columba's Cathedral was added to the Scottish monument list in the highest category A. The church is still in use as such today. The architect responsible for the planning was Giles Gilbert Scott, who designed the Liverpool Cathedral, Waterloo Bridge and Battersea Power Station as well as the famous red telephone boxes in Great Britain.

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1.24 km

War Memorial Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

2.23 km

View of Kerrera and Maiden Island from Dunollie Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful vantage point below Dunollie Castle, with a view over the waterway to Kerrera Island with the top of Hutcheson's Monument and the small Maiden Island. We had a wonderful evening here with a gigantic sunset including passing birds and canoeists.

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4.20 km

Ganavan Sands Beach

Highlight • Cycleway

Ganavan Sands is located north of Oban in Argyll & The Isles.
This picturesque sandy beach boasts easy access and great views out to Mull, Lismore and Morven. The beach lies adjacent to a super coastal walk.

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6.26 km

Cycle Route with View of Loch Etive

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic off road cycle track. Perfectly smooth tarmac.

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9.63 km

Dunollie Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Quite small, easily missed from the road, but walk just along past the war memorial and you will find it. Benches nearby to sit and enjoy the views.

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9.99 km

Oban Youth Hostel

Highlight • Rest Area

Oban is a major tourist town and ferry port. It is another of our popular start points. Most routes involve a bit of road walking to start with but there are a myriad of possible routes including the option to take a ferry to Mull or Lismore.

Register: Oban Youth Hostel: 01631 562 025, oban@hostellingscotland.co.uk

Getting there: Regular services from Glasgow by Scotrail or Citylink buses.

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