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View of Loch Crinan – Crinan Harbour loop from Lochgilphead

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View of Loch Crinan – Crinan Harbour loop from Lochgilphead

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View of Loch Crinan – Crinan Harbour loop from Lochgilphead

06:06

23.3km

190m

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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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11.0 km

View of Loch Crinan

Highlight • Lake

This little hilltop that rises above the seaside town of Crinan affords you some wonderful views across Loch Crinan and the Scottish Isles.

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12.1 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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15.4 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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17.7 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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23.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

4.30 km

2.17 km

253 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

2.80 km

1.36 km

455 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 7 July

21°C

13°C

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View of Loch Crinan – Crinan Harbour loop from Lochgilphead

Lochgilphead Campsite

View of Loch Crinan

Crinan Harbour

Crinan Canal

Lock No. 9, Crinan Canal

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