Ganavan Sands Beach – McCaig's Tower loop from Oban

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Ganavan Sands Beach – McCaig's Tower loop from Oban

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Ganavan Sands Beach – McCaig's Tower loop from Oban

03:25

12.8km

150m

Hiking

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Bus stop

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1.99 km

View of Oban Harbour

Highlight • Lake

A nice view of Oban's harbour from the Railway Pier.

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2.34 km

Oban Distillery & Visitor Centre

Highlight • Monument

Oban Distillery is both one of the oldest distilleries in Scotland and one of the smallest with just two pot stills. Pre-dating the town of Oban, it was originally established …

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2.41 km

Oban Harbour Promenade

Highlight • Rest Area

Beautiful harbor promenade with numerous shops. Best to park a little outside, for example at the Corran Halls car park.

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2.43 km

North Pier, Oban

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the North Pier you can stroll along the harbour promenade.

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3.69 km

Dunollie Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Quite small, easily missed from the road, but walk just along past the war memorial and you will find it. Benches nearby to sit and enjoy the views.

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4.14 km

View of Kerrera and Maiden Island from Dunollie Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful vantage point below Dunollie Castle, with a view over the waterway to Kerrera Island with the top of Hutcheson's Monument and the small Maiden Island. We had a wonderful …

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6.11 km

Ganavan Sands is located north of Oban in Argyll & The Isles.
This picturesque sandy beach boasts easy access and great views out to Mull, Lismore and Morven. The beach lies adjacent to a super coastal walk.

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10.1 km

McCaig's Tower

Highlight • Monument

McCaig's Tower is a landmark in Oban, Scotland. It is an unfinished ornamental building modeled on the Colosseum in Rome, approximately 200 meters in diameter. Wealthy banker John Stuart McCaig commissioned the building in 1895 at the age of 72.

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