Oban Harbour Promenade – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Connel Ferry

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Oban Harbour Promenade – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Connel Ferry

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Oban Harbour Promenade – Ganavan Sands Beach loop from Connel Ferry

05:49

21.7km

270m

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: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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8.41 km

View of Oban Harbour from Jacob's Ladder

Highlight • Settlement

A particularly steep but interesting set of stairs, and is the shortest way on foot up to the tower from the sea front.

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8.66 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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8.73 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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North Pier, Oban

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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8.82 km

View of Oban and McCaig's Tower

Highlight • Monument

8.94 km

North Pier Pontoons

Highlight • Viewpoint

"NPP provides direct access to Oban town centre. The pontoons here are the result of significant and sustained community effort. Argyll and Bute Council would like to thank all those …

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10.3 km

Fingal’s Dogstone

Highlight • Natural Monument

On the path to Dunollie Castle, Fingal’s Dogstone is an ancient sea stack of conglomerate rock which in legend was where Fingal use to tie his dog up.

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13.0 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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