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Cycling in Argyll and Bute

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Cycling in Argyll and Bute is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Scotland. So you can find your perfect Argyll and Bute bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the top 20. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Oban to Port Appin loop via Castle Stalker
Expert
04:49
46.7 mi
Glen Etive & Loch Linnhe loop – Glenncoe National Nature Reerve
Expert
07:30
67.6 mi
Oban to Kilchrenan loop
Expert
04:09
35.5 mi
Views of Oban loop to Pulpit Hill
Easy
00:41
6.28 mi
Loch Fyne loop from Inverary – Upper Loch Fyne Marine Protected Area
Intermediate
01:54
18.2 mi
Views of Loch Fyne and Loch Awe gravel loop from Inverary Castle
Expert
03:30
25.1 mi
Inverary Castle to Lochan Sron Mor loop from Inverary
Expert
03:00
23.6 mi
Carrick Castle and Loch Eck loop from Ardentinny
Expert
03:40
25.4 mi
Toward Castle & Inverchaolain Church loop from Dunoon
Expert
02:48
25.2 mi
Kames to Ballimore Bothy loop via Tighnabruaich Ark
Expert
03:06
25.8 mi
Views of Loch Striven from Colintrive
Easy
01:00
10.5 mi
Ostel Bay beach loop from Kames
Intermediate
01:20
11.3 mi
Grogport Beach loop from Tarbert
Expert
05:49
50.1 mi
Saddell Castle loop from Campbeltown
Expert
04:02
31.9 mi
Campbeltown to Dunaverty Castle loop
Expert
03:03
28.4 mi
Kilberry Stones loop from Tarbet
Expert
04:01
39.5 mi
Loch Crinian Canal path from Lochgilphead
Expert
03:02
26.5 mi
Tour of the Standing Stones from Lochgilphead – Móine Mhor National Nature Reserve
Intermediate
02:40
26.2 mi
Loch Ederline & Loch Avich loop from Kilmelford via Craobh Haven
Expert
04:01
37.2 mi
Loch Awe & Falls of Avich loop from Dalavich – Glen Nant National Nature Reserve
Expert
04:58
47.2 mi

Top 20 cycling routes in Argyll and Bute

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    Oban to Port Appin loop via Castle Stalker

    Expert
    04:49
    46.7 mi
    9.7 mph
    2,325 ft
    2,325 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    2
    2

    Glen Etive & Loch Linnhe loop – Glenncoe National Nature Reerve

    Expert
    07:30
    67.6 mi
    9.0 mph
    3,675 ft
    3,675 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    3

    Oban to Kilchrenan loop

    Expert
    04:09
    35.5 mi
    8.6 mph
    2,375 ft
    2,375 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4
    4

    Views of Oban loop to Pulpit Hill

    Easy
    00:41
    6.28 mi
    9.2 mph
    450 ft
    450 ft
    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    5
    5

    Loch Fyne loop from Inverary – Upper Loch Fyne Marine Protected Area

    Intermediate
    01:54
    18.2 mi
    9.5 mph
    875 ft
    875 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    6
    6

    Views of Loch Fyne and Loch Awe gravel loop from Inverary Castle

    Expert
    03:30
    25.1 mi
    7.2 mph
    1,900 ft
    1,925 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    7
    7

    Inverary Castle to Lochan Sron Mor loop from Inverary

    Expert
    03:00
    23.6 mi
    7.9 mph
    1,550 ft
    1,550 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    8
    8

    Carrick Castle and Loch Eck loop from Ardentinny

    Expert
    03:40
    25.4 mi
    6.9 mph
    2,725 ft
    2,725 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    9

    Toward Castle & Inverchaolain Church loop from Dunoon

    Expert
    02:48
    25.2 mi
    9.0 mph
    1,500 ft
    1,500 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10
    10

    Kames to Ballimore Bothy loop via Tighnabruaich Ark

    Expert
    03:06
    25.8 mi
    8.3 mph
    2,850 ft
    2,875 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    11
    11

    Views of Loch Striven from Colintrive

    Easy
    01:00
    10.5 mi
    10.5 mph
    175 ft
    175 ft
    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    12
    12

    Ostel Bay beach loop from Kames

    Intermediate
    01:20
    11.3 mi
    8.5 mph
    600 ft
    600 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    13
    13

    Grogport Beach loop from Tarbert

    Expert
    05:49
    50.1 mi
    8.6 mph
    3,775 ft
    3,775 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    14
    14

    Saddell Castle loop from Campbeltown

    Expert
    04:02
    31.9 mi
    7.9 mph
    2,475 ft
    2,475 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    15
    15

    Campbeltown to Dunaverty Castle loop

    Expert
    03:03
    28.4 mi
    9.3 mph
    2,025 ft
    2,025 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    16
    16

    Kilberry Stones loop from Tarbet

    Expert
    04:01
    39.5 mi
    9.8 mph
    2,450 ft
    2,450 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    17
    17

    Loch Crinian Canal path from Lochgilphead

    Expert
    03:02
    26.5 mi
    8.7 mph
    1,500 ft
    1,500 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18
    18

    Tour of the Standing Stones from Lochgilphead – Móine Mhor National Nature Reserve

    Intermediate
    02:40
    26.2 mi
    9.8 mph
    925 ft
    925 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    19
    19

    Loch Ederline & Loch Avich loop from Kilmelford via Craobh Haven

    Expert
    04:01
    37.2 mi
    9.3 mph
    3,000 ft
    3,000 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    20
    20

    Loch Awe & Falls of Avich loop from Dalavich – Glen Nant National Nature Reserve

    Expert
    04:58
    47.2 mi
    9.5 mph
    3,275 ft
    3,250 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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