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Argyll and Bute

Loch Creran – Creagan Bridge loop from Connel Ferry

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Argyll and Bute

Loch Creran – Creagan Bridge loop from Connel Ferry

Moderate

85

riders

Loch Creran – Creagan Bridge loop from Connel Ferry

02:11

42.2km

320m

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: March 20, 2026

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After 10.5 km for 278 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.08 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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2

3.24 km

Cycle Path Between Connel and Benderloch

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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.

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3

5.35 km

Benderloch Supermarket

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Benderloch supermarket has been dubbed 'the world famous pink shop' (for no apparent reason!). It's a well stocked Premier store and has lots of quirky British items such as Haggis in a can and different varieties of spam.

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4

10.1 km

Racer Cafe

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The Racer Café has some hot snacks, cool and hot drinks and delicious ice cream and cakes. There are picnic benches in the outside and lovely diner themed seats inside. Treat yourself!

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5

14.9 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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6

18.1 km

View of the Lake

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early morning or dusk

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7

26.0 km

Creagan Bridge

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

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8

39.7 km

Oban Airport

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A little aircraft accommodating small planes flying in and out. The airport has a café, so you can go in and grab a coffee if you wish.

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42.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.5 km

11.8 km

5.06 km

3.39 km

208 m

190 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

20.2 km

921 m

271 m

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Saturday 23 May

17°C

11°C

56 %

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