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United Kingdom
Scotland
Argyll and Bute
Connel

Connel Bridge – Loch Creran loop from Connel Ferry

Routes
Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Argyll and Bute
Connel

Connel Bridge – Loch Creran loop from Connel Ferry

Moderate

5.0

(1)

12

riders

Connel Bridge – Loch Creran loop from Connel Ferry

02:10

34.4km

330m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

1.08 km

Connel Bridge

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Impressive cantilever bridge spanning Loch Etive and linking the small villages of Connel and North Connel. It is a single carriageway crossing controlled by traffic lights.

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2

5.53 km

Benderloch Supermarket

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Benderloch supermarket has been dubbed 'the world famous pink shop' (for no apparent reason!). It's a well stocked Premier store and has lots of quirky British items such as Haggis in a can and different varieties of spam.

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3

10.4 km

Racer Cafe

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The Racer Café has some hot snacks, cool and hot drinks and delicious ice cream and cakes. There are picnic benches in the outside and lovely diner themed seats inside. Treat yourself!

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4

14.4 km

At a parking lot, three lovely leisure trails will lead you into a forest with a flowing river, some benches and tables.

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5

15.1 km

Loch Creran

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Loch Creran is a picturesque sea loch known for its maritime landscape and unique habitats. Flame shell, horse mussels, Norway lobster and seapen can be found here. The area is …

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6

20.5 km

A quite surprising gorge with some good pot formations and a good spot to view from this bridge. The steps down to the bridge are steep.

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7

32.0 km

Oban Airport

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A little aircraft accommodating small planes flying in and out. The airport has a café, so you can go in and grab a coffee if you wish.

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34.4 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.5 km

5.67 km

3.73 km

3.50 km

1.83 km

162 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

8.69 km

4.15 km

1.90 km

557 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (160 m)

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Monday 9 November

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