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Argyll and Bute

Crinan Harbour – Crinan Canal loop from Cairnbaan

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Argyll and Bute

Crinan Harbour – Crinan Canal loop from Cairnbaan

Hard

2

hikers

Crinan Harbour – Crinan Canal loop from Cairnbaan

06:27

22.2km

500m

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: June 25, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

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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2

1.79 km

Crinan Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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 …

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3

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 …

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4

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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5

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 …

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6

15.7 km

View of Loch Crinan

Highlight • Lake

This little hilltop that rises above the seaside town of Crinan affords you some wonderful views across Loch Crinan and the Scottish Isles.

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7

18.8 km

Crinan Canal

Highlight • River

Beautifully kept sea loch canal and path

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8

21.2 km

Lock No. 9, Crinan Canal

Highlight • River

Lock No. 9 on Crinan Canal.
The Crinan Canal is 9 miles (14.5km) in length with 15 locks (3 automated) and 7 bridges.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crinan_Canal
- waterwaysworld.com/canalsrivers/waterway/crinan-canal

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22.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

3.78 km

1.16 km

508 m

Surfaces

13.0 km

4.36 km

2.34 km

2.32 km

172 m

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Highest point (160 m)

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Friday 24 July

17°C

13°C

92 %

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