Carnasserie Castle – Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe loop from Kilmartin

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Carnasserie Castle – Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe loop from Kilmartin

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Carnasserie Castle – Kilchurn Castle and Loch Awe loop from Kilmartin

06:54

109km

1,230m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 495 m for 70 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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529 m

Carnasserie Castle

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Highly recommended if you are in the area. The visit to the castle is completely free and what surprised us most was how big it is.

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10.1 km

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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47.4 km

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74.4 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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80.4 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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86.7 km

Falls of Avich

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Avich Falls is hidden amongst the woodland near Dalavich in Argyll. Here, water cascades down the steep glacial valley from Loch Avich to Loch Awe. You can explore several falls …

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88.6 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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92.1 km

Geniale Straße oberhalb vom Loch Awe

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What a road - along the top of Loch Awe - it goes steeply up and down. A quiet single track road that packs a punch. Strenuous to ride - but beautiful at the same time.

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105 km

Ederline Loch is part of Ederline Estate, a working farm covering 13,000 acres of moors, lochs and woodland. Set amongst the hills, this beautiful loch is home to rich wildlife including ospreys. You may even spot golden eagles.

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109 km

End point

Parking

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