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Argyll and Bute

View of the Rainbow – Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe loop from Taynuilt

Bike touring routes & trails

Argyll and Bute

View of the Rainbow – Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe loop from Taynuilt

Hard

4.0

(2)

9

riders

View of the Rainbow – Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe loop from Taynuilt

03:11

48.3km

710m

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: May 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

7.35 km

Quiet Country Roads

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2

10.8 km

Kilchrenan Inn

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The pub was closed when we arrived, the owners very kindly allowed us to park our car in their car park. The only other parking available in this hamlet is opposite the village hall.

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3

11.3 km

View of the Rainbow

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Mutch of the Route 78 is singletrack. At least this time of year in September and October there was very little traffic.

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4

17.3 km

Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe

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With a surface area of 14.9 square miles (38.5 sq km), Loch Awe is the third-largest freshwater loch in Scotland. The stunning stretch water flows into the River Awe and …

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5

17.5 km

Black Rock Curry

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Frozen ready meals available to take home. Check opening hours, currently not open on a Tuesday or Wednesday. We were in luck, owners were open when we cycled past (a Wednesday).

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6

21.7 km

View of Loch Awe

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Yes it is loch Awe of the left - wonderful road - not easy to cycle, but worth it!

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7

24.2 km

Wild Rowan Cafe

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Loved this cafe, greatly needed after an intense rainy hike a bike. Lots of food and snacks to refuel!!

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8

33.2 km

View of the Lake

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B

48.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.2 km

1.65 km

336 m

119 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.1 km

153 m

< 100 m

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