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Dunollie Lighthouse – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Oban

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Argyll and Bute

Dunollie Lighthouse – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Oban

Moderate

5.0

(3)

75

runners

Dunollie Lighthouse – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Oban

01:29

13.9km

140m

Running

Moderate run. 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

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

555 m

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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2

1.23 km

St. Columba's Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

St. Columba's Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church building. The building, designed in a modern neo-Gothic style, is located in the west of the city directly on Oban Bay. In …

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3

1.24 km

War Memorial Monument

Highlight • Historical Site

4

1.78 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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2.10 km

Beach

Beach

6

4.20 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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7

12.7 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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B

13.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.38 km

5.37 km

1.89 km

896 m

183 m

113 m

Surfaces

7.33 km

5.34 km

896 m

183 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

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9°C

93 %

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