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Crinan Lock Basin – Crinan Canal loop from Cairnbaan

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Crinan Lock Basin – Crinan Canal loop from Cairnbaan

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Crinan Lock Basin – Crinan Canal loop from Cairnbaan

03:02

11.5km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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173 m

Lock No. 9, Crinan Canal

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Lock No. 9 on Crinan Canal.
The Crinan Canal is 9 miles (14.5km) in length with 15 locks (3 automated) and 7 bridges.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crinan_Canal
- waterwaysworld.com/canalsrivers/waterway/crinan-canal

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Crinan Canal

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Take a stroll along the sensational Crinan Canal near the town of Crinan on Scotland's west coast. It's an incredibly scenic walk displaying the best of Argyll and Bute complete …

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2.72 km

Islandadd Bridge

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Coming to/from Loch Crinian canal path, this is a cool bridge. With the of water of Moine Mohr all around you the views are great

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5.01 km

Crinan Canal

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5.95 km

Crinan Lock Basin

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The cycle along the canal tow path to Lochgilphead is lovely.

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6.00 km

Crinan Harbour

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Crinan is a beautiful seaside hamlet nestled on the west coast of Scotland in the region of Knapdale. It's a great place to stop for a couple of hours with …

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9.23 km

Crinan Canal

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Beautifully kept sea loch canal and path

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11.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.5 km

777 m

217 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.1 km

233 m

146 m

< 100 m

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Crinan Lock Basin – Crinan Canal loop from Cairnbaan

Lock No. 9, Crinan Canal

Crinan Canal

Islandadd Bridge

Crinan Canal

Crinan Lock Basin

Crinan Harbour

Crinan Canal

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