Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Loch Creran loop from Lochan Dubh

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Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Loch Creran loop from Lochan Dubh

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Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Loch Creran loop from Lochan Dubh

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62.3km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.6 km for 294 m

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Start point

Parking

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77 m

Barcaldine Castle

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Located on the peaceful shores of Loch Creran, Barcaldine is a stunning ancient castle which is now used as a hotel. Even if you don't want to stay the night …

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3.58 km

Cycle Path Junction Near Stone Archway

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6.10 km

Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail

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Pretty traffic free trail part of NCN 78 from Oban Airport to Benderloch.

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8.17 km

Connel Bridge

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Impressive cantilever bridge spanning Loch Etive and linking the small villages of Connel and North Connel. It is a single carriageway crossing controlled by traffic lights.

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9.83 km

View of the Countryside

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This is ideally done on Gravel/Mountain bike. Whilst I did complete on a road bike it is far from ideal.

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39.3 km

Beach

52.3 km

Creagan Bridge

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A beautiful lake nestled in the spectacular landscape of the Scottish Highlands.

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52.7 km

The Caledonia Way (NCN 78) – Oban to Fort William

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NCN 78 is part of The Caledonia Way, a long distance cycling route between Campbeltown and Inverness. Traffic-free paths make up most of the 49-mile section between Oban and Fort …

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54.3 km

Loch Creran

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Loch Creran is a picturesque sea loch known for its maritime landscape and unique habitats. Flame shell, horse mussels, Norway lobster and seapen can be found here. The area is …

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62.3 km

End point

Parking

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