With a surface area of 14.9 square miles (38.5 sq km), Loch Awe is the third-largest freshwater loch in Scotland. The stunning stretch water flows into the River Awe and Loch Etive, eventually draining into the Atlantic Ocean.

The land surrounding the loch would once have belonged to the Macarthurs family who established themselves as a powerful clan from its banks.

Today, Loch Awe is a peaceful nature spot known for its trout and salmon fishing.

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1. Loch Awe & Falls of Avich loop from Dalavich

75.9km

04:58

1,000m

990m

Cycle a difficult 47.2-mile loop around Loch Awe and the Falls of Avich, gaining 3268 feet in Glen Nant National Nature Reserve.

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2. View of the Rainbow – Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe loop from Dalmally

100km

06:31

1,190m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Carnasserie Castle – Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe loop from Kilmartin

109km

06:55

1,230m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 70 m

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Location: Avich And Kilchrenan, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe

1. Loch Awe & Falls of Avich loop from Dalavich

2. View of the Rainbow – Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe loop from Dalmally

3. Carnasserie Castle – Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe loop from Kilmartin

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