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Crinan Canal – Lock No. 9, Crinan Canal loop from Lochgilphead

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Argyll and Bute

Crinan Canal – Lock No. 9, Crinan Canal loop from Lochgilphead

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Crinan Canal – Lock No. 9, Crinan Canal loop from Lochgilphead

02:29

57.0km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 19.1 km for 102 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

8.10 km

River Add Bridge

Highlight • River

Views over the water on all sides heading to the Moine Mohr Nature Reserve.

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2

8.28 km

Crinan Canal

Highlight • River

Beautifully kept sea loch canal and path

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15.6 km

Caol Scotnish

Bay

4

16.1 km

Tayvallich Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Great espresso ☕️ and beautiful view.

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19.2 km

Loch a' Bhealaich

Bay

6

23.0 km

View Across Linne Mhuirich to Taynish National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

28.4 km

View of Jura

Highlight • Viewpoint

Tayvalich store and coffee shop are the last places for supplies before here.

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8

28.8 km

View of Jura

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

51.6 km

Lock No. 9, Crinan Canal

Highlight • River

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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10

53.2 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.

Translated by Google •

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B

57.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.0 km

6.36 km

350 m

192 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

54.3 km

2.28 km

440 m

< 100 m

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Monday 12 October

16°C

8°C

43 %

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