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View of Oban from Pulpit Hill – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Oban

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Argyll and Bute

View of Oban from Pulpit Hill – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Oban

Moderate

5.0

(2)

41

riders

View of Oban from Pulpit Hill – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Oban

01:33

29.4km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 9.61 km for 75 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

11 m

View of Oban from Pulpit Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you've got time to kill between ferries or are simply enjoying exploring Oban by bike or on foot, Pulpit Hill is a great place to head for far-reaching views down over the town and beyond.

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2

8.67 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

3

8.90 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

4

9.64 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

10.3 km

Beach

Beach

6

12.4 km

Ganavan Sands Beach

Highlight • Cycleway

Ganavan Sands is located north of Oban in Argyll & The Isles.
This picturesque sandy beach boasts easy access and great views out to Mull, Lismore and Morven. The beach lies adjacent to a super coastal walk.

Tip by

7

13.5 km

Cycle Route with View of Loch Etive

Highlight • Cycleway

Fantastic off road cycle track. Perfectly smooth tarmac.

Tip by

8

25.4 km

Loch Luachrach

Highlight • Forest

Reasonable climb, presented with this beauty half way up.

Tip by

9

26.3 km

Glencruitten

Highlight • Other

B

29.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

4.17 km

2.68 km

1.99 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

10.6 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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