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Crinan Canal – Ardrishaig Basin, Crinan Canal loop from Lochgilphead

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Argyll and Bute

Crinan Canal – Ardrishaig Basin, Crinan Canal loop from Lochgilphead

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Crinan Canal – Ardrishaig Basin, Crinan Canal loop from Lochgilphead

02:47

26.8km

140m

Running

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

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 19.8 km for 18 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.26 km

Cairnbaan Swing Bridge

Highlight • Structure

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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2

7.41 km

Islandadd Bridge

Highlight • River

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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3

9.71 km

Crinan Canal

Highlight • Structure

4

12.0 km

Crinan Canal

Highlight • River

Beautifully kept sea loch canal and path

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5

12.0 km

Crinan Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Take a stroll along the sensational Crinan Canal near the town of Crinan on Scotland's west coast. It's an incredibly scenic walk displaying the best of Argyll and Bute complete …

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6

14.4 km

Lock No. 9, Crinan Canal

Highlight • River

Lock No. 9 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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7

22.6 km

Ardrishaig Basin, Crinan Canal

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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8

23.6 km

Ardrishaig TGO Challenge Start Point

Highlight • Settlement

A small town at the east end of the Crinan Canal, on Loch Fyne. Relatively lightly used but offers a great start with a chance to explore a mass of …

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26.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

4.52 km

2.39 km

218 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

2.31 km

1.29 km

668 m

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