Carrick Castle – Path Beside Loch Long loop from Hunters Quay

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Carrick Castle – Path Beside Loch Long loop from Hunters Quay

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Carrick Castle – Path Beside Loch Long loop from Hunters Quay

04:56

62.3km

840m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Loch Goil Marine Protected Area

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.07 km

Forest Track in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Straight on through gate (not left into somebody's garden) for short single track section leading to forest track.

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15.0 km

The Blairmore Café

Highlight • Cafe

A great new cafe, catering for vegetarians and vegans too! Worthwhile stoping

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29.7 km

A cracking little section of singletrack through the woodland and moorland past Carrick Castle on the edge of Loch Goil. Some stunning views of the surrounding hills and mountains, especially when they're snow-capped.

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32.3 km

Carrick Castle at Loch Goil

Highlight • Castle

A fine castle on the Loch

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32.5 km

Carrick Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

14th Century tower house probably built by the Campbell family. It was used as a hunting lodge by James IV and Mary, Queen of Scots, visited in 1563. It's undergoing renovation at the moment.

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33.6 km

Path Beside Loch Long

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

If heading north, don't miss the signpost near the top of the climb!
This is the start of an brilliant steep singletrack descent to Loch Goil and then onto Carrick …

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