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Argyll and Bute

Cairnbaan Swing Bridge – Wild Rowan Cafe loop from Lochgilphead

Argyll and Bute

Cairnbaan Swing Bridge – Wild Rowan Cafe loop from Lochgilphead

Moderate

Cairnbaan Swing Bridge – Wild Rowan Cafe loop from Lochgilphead

01:10

16.0km

170m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.26 km

Cairnbaan Swing Bridge

Highlight • Structure

One of the swing bridges in Cairnbaan on the Crinan Canal - Exciting to watch as the bridge swings away as a boat tries to pass.

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2

5.20 km

Achnabreck Cup and Ring Marked Rocks

Highlight • Natural Monument

An example of well preserved prehistoric rock art, showing cup and ring carvings. These are over 4000 years old.

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3

5.32 km

Cairnbaan Magic Circles Rock Art

Highlight • Historical Site

4

5.61 km

Achnabreck Rock Art (The Magic Circles)

Highlight • Natural Monument

One of two sights a few hundred meters apart, featuring rock art over 4000 years old. These are situated within Kilmichael Forest, an old Atlantic oakwood with conifers.

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5

14.8 km

Wild Rowan Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

While the wild rowan cafe is an excellent lunch/snack/toilet stop, the location here is wildly inaccurate. It’s actually in Dalavich, halfway up the western bank of Loch Awe…

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6

15.3 km

Lochgilphead Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

once you left the campsite, go back to NCR78 as it joins the Crinan canal. Later there are two options: either cycling along the road or go off road

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16.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.96 km

3.07 km

2.61 km

1.22 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.91 km

5.14 km

1.69 km

1.21 km

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Tuesday 2 June

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9°C

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