Experience the rugged beauty of gravel biking with our curated list of gravel rides in Argyll and Bute. Whether you're looking for challenging climbs or scenic trails, here are some of the best gravel bike routes in Argyll and Bute.

Last updated: October 2, 2025

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1. Loch Etive, Glen Kinglass & Bridge of Orchy loop from Taynuilt

86.0km

06:40

750m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Loch Awe & Loch Avich loop from Oban

97.0km

06:55

1,320m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Orientation ride on Lismore – Scotland

30.6km

02:22

340m

Expert gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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4. Lynn of Lorn coastal loop from Port Appin

99.6km

07:28

940m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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5. Tobermory Harbour – Loch Frisa Lakeside Trail loop from Tobermory

70.0km

06:09

950m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. View of Bute – View of the Loch at Dunoon loop from Dunoon

32.8km

03:37

740m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Glen Fruin Road – Glen Fruin Road loop from Garelochhead

56.8km

04:28

790m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Crinan Canal – Crinan Lock Basin loop from Tayvallich

49.1km

04:10

720m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. View of Loch Long – The Dukes Path loop from Arrochar

28.4km

03:15

900m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Loch Frisa Lakeside Trail – Loch Frisa loop from Calgary

49.0km

04:18

820m

Expert gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best gravel rides in Argyll and Bute

1. Loch Etive, Glen Kinglass & Bridge of Orchy loop from Taynuilt

2. Loch Awe & Loch Avich loop from Oban

3. Orientation ride on Lismore – Scotland

4. Lynn of Lorn coastal loop from Port Appin

5. Tobermory Harbour – Loch Frisa Lakeside Trail loop from Tobermory

6. View of Bute – View of the Loch at Dunoon loop from Dunoon

7. Glen Fruin Road – Glen Fruin Road loop from Garelochhead

8. Crinan Canal – Crinan Lock Basin loop from Tayvallich

9. View of Loch Long – The Dukes Path loop from Arrochar

10. Loch Frisa Lakeside Trail – Loch Frisa loop from Calgary

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