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Argyll and Bute

Oban Waterfront – Glen Lonan Road loop from Barcaldine

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Argyll and Bute

Oban Waterfront – Glen Lonan Road loop from Barcaldine

Moderate

5.0

(1)

26

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Oban Waterfront – Glen Lonan Road loop from Barcaldine

04:12

84.6km

770m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.7 km for 75 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

21.7 km

Loch Luachrach

Highlight • Forest

Reasonable climb, presented with this beauty half way up.

Tip by

2

22.6 km

Glencruitten

Highlight • Other

3

24.8 km

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 …

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Tip by

4

25.0 km

Oban Waterfront

Highlight • Beach

Oban is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. Despite its small size, it is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William.

Tip by

5

25.8 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 …

Tip by

6

45.3 km

Glen Lonan Road Climb from Taynuilt

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Glen Lonan Road climb from Taynuilt is a gentle and scenic ascent, averaging 3–4% with the occasional ramp up to 7%. The narrow, winding road rolls through quiet farmland …

Tip by

7

57.8 km

Glen Lonan Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Part of the national cycle route. Watch out for the sheep!

Tip by

8

74.8 km

Cycle Path Between Connel and Benderloch

Highlight • Forest

Great cycle lane that weaves through forest and onto the loch side. Much better option than the adjacent road which can get busy in summer.

Tip by

B

84.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.3 km

26.7 km

16.6 km

4.46 km

388 m

293 m

Surfaces

65.6 km

17.4 km

868 m

495 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 6 October

12°C

6°C

56 %

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