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Argyll and Bute

Connel Bridge – Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail loop from Oban

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Argyll and Bute

Connel Bridge – Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail loop from Oban

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Connel Bridge – Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail loop from Oban

02:07

33.8km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

131 m

Oban

Highlight • Viewpoint

From here you can travel to the Outer Hebrides, but also take day trips by bike to the nearby islands such as Kerrera and Mull.

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2

6.57 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is ideally done on Gravel/Mountain bike. Whilst I did complete on a road bike it is far from ideal.

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3

8.23 km

Connel Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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4

10.3 km

Stone Archway on NCN 78 Trail

Highlight • Bridge

Pretty traffic free trail part of NCN 78 from Oban Airport to Benderloch.

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5

11.1 km

Lawn at the Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

6

13.0 km

Cycle Path Junction Near Stone Archway

Highlight • Cycleway

7

15.8 km

Barcaldine Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Located on the peaceful shores of Loch Creran, Barcaldine is a stunning ancient castle which is now used as a hotel. Even if you don't want to stay the night …

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8

31.1 km

Loch Luachrach

Highlight • Forest

Reasonable climb, presented with this beauty half way up.

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B

33.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

7.72 km

5.48 km

2.72 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

11.0 km

260 m

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Wednesday 8 July

18°C

14°C

20 %

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