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Glen Lonan Road – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Oban

Glen Lonan Road – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Oban

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Glen Lonan Road – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Oban

02:00

41.2km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.83 km

Glencruitten

Highlight • Other

2.74 km

Loch Luachrach

Highlight • Forest

Reasonable climb, presented with this beauty half way up.

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4.88 km

Glen Lonan Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

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16.1 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 …

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35.7 km

Cycle Route with View of Loch Etive

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic off road cycle track. Perfectly smooth tarmac.

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36.8 km

Ganavan Sands Beach

Highlight • Cycleway

German English

Ganavan Sands is located north of Oban in Argyll & The Isles. This picturesque sandy beach offers easy access, ample parking (not free) and great views of Mull, …

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38.9 km

Beach

40.5 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.

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40.8 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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41.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

15.1 km

1.93 km

1.75 km

132 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.2 km

3.82 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Monday 20 July

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Glen Lonan Road – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Oban

Glencruitten

Loch Luachrach

Glen Lonan Road

Glen Lonan Road Climb from Taynuilt

Cycle Route with View of Loch Etive

Ganavan Sands Beach

Oban Waterfront

Oban Distillery & Visitor Centre

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