Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Loch Creran loop from Taynuilt

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Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Loch Creran loop from Taynuilt

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Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Loch Creran loop from Taynuilt

03:54

63.9km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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6.19 km

Caledonia Way: Oban to Taynuilt (NCN Route 78)

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A brilliant section of tarmac along National Cycle Network Route 78, which extends from Campbeltown to Inverness, also known as the Caledonia Way.

This gorgeous section links the popular ferry …

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20.8 km

Connel Bridge

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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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22.9 km

Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail

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

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23.7 km

Lawn at the Campsite

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25.6 km

Cycle Path Junction Near Stone Archway

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30.0 km

Racer Cafe

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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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34.7 km

Loch Creran

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Loch Creran is a picturesque sea loch known for its maritime landscape and unique habitats. Flame shell, horse mussels, Norway lobster and seapen can be found here. The area is …

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36.4 km

The Caledonia Way (NCN 78) – Oban to Fort William

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NCN 78 is part of The Caledonia Way, a long distance cycling route between Campbeltown and Inverness. Traffic-free paths make up most of the 49-mile section between Oban and Fort …

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63.9 km

End point

Train Station

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