Also known as Loch Eich in Gaelic, this freshwater loch is some 7 miles (11 km) long, sited within the Argyll Forest Park and the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park on the Cowal Peninsula.

The loch is a habitat for salmon, sea trout, brown trout and arctic charr, and along with Loch Lomond, is the only natural habitat of the powan fish.

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1. Loch Eck and Benmore Botanic Garden loop

34.2km

03:11

570m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Loch Eck – Curra Lochain loop from Strachur

65.1km

05:48

1,200m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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3. Curra Lochain – Loch Eck loop from Ardnadam

67.0km

05:10

870m

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Elevation 80 m

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

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Loch Eck

1. Loch Eck and Benmore Botanic Garden loop

2. Loch Eck – Curra Lochain loop from Strachur

3. Curra Lochain – Loch Eck loop from Ardnadam

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