Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: January 21, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 17.7 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.61 km

Mòine Mhòr National Nature Reserve

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Nice long straight road between Kilmartin and the Crinan Canal - about 4km along the Mòine Mhòr Nature Reserve.

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6.20 km

Islandadd Bridge

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Coming to/from Loch Crinian canal path, this is a cool bridge. With the of water of Moine Mohr all around you the views are great

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6.35 km

Crinan Canal

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Beautifully kept sea loch canal and path

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7.68 km

Crinan Canal Cycle Path

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Wonderful cycle path along Crinan Canal - quiet and easy to ride.

-scotlandcycleroutes.org/routes/crinan-canal

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16.4 km

Lock No. 4, Crinan Canal

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Lock No. 4 on Crinan Canal.
The Crinan Canal is 9 miles (14.5km) in length with 15 locks (3 automated) and 7 bridges.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crinan_Canal
- waterwaysworld.com/canalsrivers/waterway/crinan-canal

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17.1 km

Ardrishaig Swing Bridge

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The Crinan Canal is one of Argyll & Bute’s most popular visitor attractions with over 1,600 boats transiting the canal each year.

Ardrishaig Swing Bridge is a public road bridge …

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17.2 km

Ardrishaig Basin, Crinan Canal

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The Ardrishaig Basin is a pretty little marina on the Crinan Canal just before it meets Loch Fyne. The canal is known as 'Britain's most beautiful shortcut', linking the Loch …

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23.8 km

Cairnbaan Swing Bridge

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One of the swing bridges in Cairnbaan on the Crinan Canal - Exciting to watch as the bridge swings away as a boat tries to pass.

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34.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

16.1 km

504 m

272 m

264 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

617 m

272 m

Elevation

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Sunday 19 April

12°C

4°C

44 %

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