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Argyll and Bute

Benmore Botanic Garden – Loch Eck loop from Dunoon

Bike touring routes & trails

Argyll and Bute

Benmore Botanic Garden – Loch Eck loop from Dunoon

Hard

5.0

(2)

35

riders

Benmore Botanic Garden – Loch Eck loop from Dunoon

05:47

65.8km

1,090m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 619 m for 67 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.37 km

Benmore Botanic Garden

Highlight • Trail

Benmore botanic gardens is a 120-acre mountainside garden surrounded by the dramatic scenery of Argyllshire.

The gardens also have a tearoom. Perfect for a snack stop!

Open daily from 1 …

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2

9.40 km

Redwood Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Good food and coffees

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3

11.1 km

Loch Eck

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you are cycling on the west side of the loch it is passable on road tyres (I.e. 28c) but it is majority gravel so if you are wanting abit more fun/speed I would suggest some 37c tyres at least.

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4

32.0 km

View of Loch Eck and Loch Tarsan

Highlight • Viewpoint

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of the Eck and Tarzan lochs from this picturesque vantage point.

Settle into a comfortable spot, unpack your lunch, and allow yourself to be captivated by the scenery before you.

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5

35.4 km

Glen Finart Gravel Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A healthy mixture of light and loose gravel that climbs up and away from Loch Eck. If your bike (or your will power) isn't keen on gravel then a well paved road runs parallel.

Tip by

6

50.4 km

The Blairmore Café

Highlight • Cafe

A great new cafe, catering for vegetarians and vegans too! Worthwhile stoping

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7

55.8 km

Forest Track in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Straight on through gate (not left into somebody's garden) for short single track section leading to forest track.

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65.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.0 km

13.1 km

7.78 km

6.61 km

1.29 km

Surfaces

37.4 km

18.5 km

9.06 km

929 m

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Friday 22 May

17°C

11°C

15 %

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