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Argyll and Bute

Loch Eck – Loch Eck loop from Holy Loch

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Argyll and Bute

Loch Eck – Loch Eck loop from Holy Loch

Moderate

4.6

(5)

21

riders

Loch Eck – Loch Eck loop from Holy Loch

03:36

43.0km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.80 km

Cycling Path in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Highlight • Natural

2

7.38 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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3

7.42 km

Redwood Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Good food and coffees

Tip by

4

9.12 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.

Tip by

5

9.93 km

Loch Eck

Highlight • Viewpoint

Also known as Loch Eich in Gaelic, this freshwater loch is some 7 miles (11 km) long, sited within the Argyll Forest Park and the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park on the Cowal Peninsula.

Tip by

6

21.3 km

Glenbranter Forest Car Park

Highlight • Forest

I was staying in Glenbranter Cottage so this walk appealed as I could do it from the door. Anyone else can park at the Glenbranter Car Park then walk up …

Tip by

7

27.6 km

Small Waterfall in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Highlight • Waterfall

8

27.8 km

Partially Cleared Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

Fully repaired now (22/4/26).

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B

43.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

6.36 km

4.80 km

4.77 km

1.11 km

Surfaces

25.8 km

8.40 km

7.59 km

1.07 km

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Tuesday 13 October

16°C

10°C

87 %

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