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Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Loch Creran loop from Oban

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Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Loch Creran loop from Oban

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Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Loch Creran loop from Oban

05:42

85.3km

1,090m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: March 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.55 km

Connel Bridge

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Impressive cantilever bridge spanning Loch Etive and linking the small villages of Connel and North Connel. It is a single carriageway crossing controlled by traffic lights.

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10.2 km

Oban Airport

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A little aircraft accommodating small planes flying in and out. The airport has a café, so you can go in and grab a coffee if you wish.

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10.9 km

Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail

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Pretty traffic free trail part of NCN 78 from Oban Airport to Benderloch.

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13.4 km

Cycle Path Junction Near Stone Archway

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16.3 km

Barcaldine Castle

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Located on the peaceful shores of Loch Creran, Barcaldine is a stunning ancient castle which is now used as a hotel. Even if you don't want to stay the night …

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33.9 km

Loch Creran

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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 …

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35.6 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 …

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49.4 km

Loch Baile Mhic Cailein

Lake

57.2 km

Creagan Bridge

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

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85.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.3 km

28.1 km

10.0 km

9.46 km

1.37 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.7 km

28.5 km

24.7 km

1.47 km

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 25 May

19°C

9°C

0 %

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Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail – Loch Creran loop from Oban

Connel Bridge

Oban Airport

Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail

Cycle Path Junction Near Stone Archway

Barcaldine Castle

Loch Creran

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

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