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Crinan Lock Basin – Crinan Canal loop from Lochgilphead

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Argyll and Bute

Crinan Lock Basin – Crinan Canal loop from Lochgilphead

Hard

4.3

(4)

17

hikers

Crinan Lock Basin – Crinan Canal loop from Lochgilphead

05:50

22.5km

140m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

19 m

Lochgilphead Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

once you left the campsite, go back to NCR78 as it joins the Crinan canal. Later there are two options: either cycling along the road or go off road

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2

5.77 km

Polly’s Coffee Stop

Highlight • Other

A small food truck on the canal. The ideal place to get some rest

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3

11.3 km

Crinan Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Crinan is a beautiful seaside hamlet nestled on the west coast of Scotland in the region of Knapdale. It's a great place to stop for a couple of hours with …

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4

11.4 km

Crinan Lock Basin

Highlight • Structure

The cycle along the canal tow path to Lochgilphead is lovely.

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5

14.6 km

Crinan Canal

Highlight • River

Beautifully kept sea loch canal and path

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6

14.6 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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7

17.0 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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B

22.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

4.10 km

536 m

271 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

1.30 km

1.17 km

646 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 8 October

14°C

8°C

89 %

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