Oban is a resort town within the Argyll and Bute council area of Scotland. Despite its small size, it is the largest town between Helensburgh and Fort William.

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January 24, 2025

Road cycling

There once was a Frenchman from Cannes,
Who sought in Oban his plan—
A redhead, a Cognac,
But alas, just a rack
Of fine whisky to foil the old man.

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1. Oban to Loch Avich & Loch Awe loop

82.7km

03:57

1,110m

Cycle a difficult 51.4-mile loop from Oban to Loch Avich & Loch Awe, gaining 3645 feet through scenic Scottish Highlands.

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2. View of Castle Stalker – Oban Waterfront loop from Glencoe

121km

06:47

1,050m

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

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3. Oban Waterfront – Glen Lonan Road loop from Oban

139km

06:23

1,570m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 20 m

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Tuesday 3 March

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Location: Oban, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, United Kingdom

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View of Oban from Pulpit Hill

Aonadh Beag Viewpoint

View of Oban Harbour from Jacob's Ladder

Fingal’s Dogstone

St. Columba's Cathedral

View of the Rocky Coast of Kerrera

Kerrera Tea Garden

View of Ardmucknish Bay and the Isle of Lismore

Dunstaffnage Castle

Druim Mòr

Stone Steps to Battery Hill

Cycle Route with View of Loch Etive

Oban Waterfront

1. Oban to Loch Avich & Loch Awe loop

2. View of Castle Stalker – Oban Waterfront loop from Glencoe

3. Oban Waterfront – Glen Lonan Road loop from Oban

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