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View of Castle Stalker – Loch Linnhe loop from An Dunan

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View of Castle Stalker – Loch Linnhe loop from An Dunan

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View of Castle Stalker – Loch Linnhe loop from An Dunan

03:54

62.3km

550m

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: February 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Loch Creran Marine Protected Area

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Bus stop

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22.0 km

View of Castle Stalker

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One of the best looking castles around here. There is a lovely cafe up on the main road if you can find a way up there through the pub car park.

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22.8 km

Jubilee Bridge on Cycle Route 78

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Dedicated bike path on good tarmac with great views of out over the water. A pleasure to ride and a great way to get to Castle Stalker.

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31.2 km

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 a Special Area of Conservation to protect its wildlife from over-fishing.

At the head of the loch, you can visit the Glasdrum Wood National Nature Reserve, a spell-binding forest with Atlantic oakwood and rare chequered skipper butterflies.

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32.8 km

The Caledonia Way (NCN 78) – Oban to Fort William

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NCN 78 is part of The Caledonia Way, a long distance cycling route between Campbeltown and Inverness. Traffic-free paths make up most of the 49-mile section between Oban and Fort William. This segment is particularly scenic, and is part of a former railway line.

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33.2 km

Creagan Bridge

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

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42.5 km

Loch Linnhe Coastal Path (NCN 78)

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Fantastic stretch of path right next to Loch Linnhe and part of NCN 78.

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52.5 km

Caledonia Way: Duror to Kentallen

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This is a fantastic traffic-free section of NCN route 78 from Duror to Kentallen. It follows an old railway bed and provides wonderful views of Loch Linnhe to the west. Look out for the viewpoint near Kentallen which has a bench and information board.

It forms part of the Caledonia Way, a long distance cycling route between Campbeltown and Inverness.

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56.2 km

Loch Linnhe

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Loch Linhe is a sea Loch along the Great Glen Fault. It is 30 miles long and 1 mile wide. The Loch is a fantastic place to cycle due to the quiet roads and gorgeous scenery.

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62.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.4 km

8.70 km

5.64 km

3.54 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

36.8 km

21.8 km

3.27 km

508 m

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View of Castle Stalker – Loch Linnhe loop from An Dunan

View of Castle Stalker

Jubilee Bridge on Cycle Route 78

Loch Creran

The Caledonia Way (NCN 78) – Oban to Fort William

Creagan Bridge

Loch Linnhe Coastal Path (NCN 78)

Caledonia Way: Duror to Kentallen

Loch Linnhe

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