Crinan Lock Basin – Crinan Canal loop from Cairnbaan

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Crinan Lock Basin – Crinan Canal loop from Cairnbaan

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Crinan Lock Basin – Crinan Canal loop from Cairnbaan

06:08

22.1km

380m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.22 km

Polly’s Coffee Stop

Highlight • Other

A small food truck on the canal. The ideal place to get some rest

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1.79 km

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 with passing boats, locks, a pub and a café. The entire path is paved and traffic-free, making it an enjoyable route for the whole family.

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6.71 km

Crinan Lock Basin

Highlight • Structure

The cycle along the canal tow path to Lochgilphead is lovely.

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6.76 km

Crinan Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Crinan is a beautiful seaside hamlet nestled on the west coast of Scotland in the region of Knapdale. It's a great place to stop for a couple of hours with some lovely things to do, including visiting the Crinan Coffee Shop, taking a stroll on the beach, or discovering the local boatyard.

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11.0 km

Castle Dounie Viewpoint

Highlight • Historical Site

Castle Dounie is an iron-age hill fort located high above the town of Crinan offering stunning panoramic views of Jura, Scarba and the Argyll coastline.

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12.5 km

View of the Islands from Ardnoe Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ardnoe Point is the most northern point of the Kintyre Peninsula, affording wonderful coastal views of the unique scattering islands of Western Scotland. The area has a picnic bench where you can sit down and take in this wild and rugged Scottish landscape.

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18.6 km