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Singletrack to Carrick Castle – Carrick Castle loop from Lochgoilhead

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Lochgoil

Singletrack to Carrick Castle – Carrick Castle loop from Lochgoilhead

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Singletrack to Carrick Castle – Carrick Castle loop from Lochgoilhead

02:28

28.9km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 825 m for 1.14 km

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.82 km

View of Lochgoilhead

Highlight • Settlement

Nestled on the northern tip of Loch Goil, Lochgoilhead is a quaint village enveloped by breathtaking west Highland landscapes that are sure to leave you in awe. Serving as a …

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4.68 km

The Shore House, Lochgoilhead

Highlight • Settlement

B&B, cafe, bar, restaurant.
shorehouselochgoilhead.co.uk
There's paths along the shore and around the village green from the Goil Inn

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14.6 km

Carrick Castle at Loch Goil

Highlight • Castle

A fine castle on the Loch

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15.4 km

A cracking little section of singletrack through the woodland and moorland past Carrick Castle on the edge of Loch Goil. Some stunning views of the surrounding hills and mountains, especially when they're snow-capped.

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18.4 km

View of Loch Goil at Carrick Castle

Highlight • Lake

Great bivvy spot right by the loch, no sheep when we were there and safe from midges in spring and winter!

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20.1 km

Carrick Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

14th Century tower house probably built by the Campbell family. It was used as a hunting lodge by James IV and Mary, Queen of Scots, visited in 1563. It's undergoing renovation at the moment.

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28.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

9.27 km

3.17 km

1.06 km

Surfaces

15.6 km

10.7 km

1.55 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

16°C

9°C

95 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Singletrack to Carrick Castle – Carrick Castle loop from Lochgoilhead

View of Lochgoilhead

The Shore House, Lochgoilhead

Carrick Castle at Loch Goil