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Ganavan Sands Beach – Oban Harbour Promenade loop from Dunbeg

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Argyll and Bute

Ganavan Sands Beach – Oban Harbour Promenade loop from Dunbeg

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4.7

(7)

118

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Ganavan Sands Beach – Oban Harbour Promenade loop from Dunbeg

01:46

16.3km

190m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.58 km

Ganavan Sands Beach

Highlight • Cycleway

Ganavan Sands is located north of Oban in Argyll & The Isles.
This picturesque sandy beach boasts easy access and great views out to Mull, Lismore and Morven. The beach lies adjacent to a super coastal walk.

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2

8.18 km

View of Oban Harbour from Jacob's Ladder

Highlight • Settlement

A particularly steep but interesting set of stairs, and is the shortest way on foot up to the tower from the sea front.

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3

9.01 km

Oban Distillery & Visitor Centre

Highlight • Monument

Oban Distillery is both one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and one of the smallest with just two pot stills. Pre-dating the town of Oban, it was originally established …

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4

9.08 km

Oban Harbour Promenade

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful harbor promenade with numerous shops. Best to park a little outside, for example at the Corran Halls car park.

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5

9.10 km

North Pier, Oban

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the North Pier you can stroll along the harbour promenade.

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6

10.0 km

Oban Youth Hostel

Highlight • Rest Area

Oban is a major tourist town and ferry port. It is another of our popular start points. Most routes involve a bit of road walking to start with but there …

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7

10.4 km

Dunollie Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Quite small, easily missed from the road, but walk just along past the war memorial and you will find it. Benches nearby to sit and enjoy the views.

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10.7 km

Beach

Beach

B

16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.96 km

4.59 km

2.48 km

1.67 km

431 m

136 m

Surfaces

7.06 km

5.41 km

2.48 km

944 m

326 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 6 October

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6°C

68 %

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