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Loch Eck – Carrick Castle loop from Glenbranter

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Loch Eck – Carrick Castle loop from Glenbranter

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4.0

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Loch Eck – Carrick Castle loop from Glenbranter

05:48

65.1km

1,200m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 14.9 km for 427 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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12.3 km

Loch Eck

Highlight • Viewpoint

Also known as Loch Eich in Gaelic, this freshwater loch is some 7 miles (11 km) long, sited within the Argyll Forest Park and the Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park on the Cowal Peninsula.

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14.8 km

Benmore Botanic Garden

Highlight • Trail

Benmore botanic gardens is a 120-acre mountainside garden surrounded by the dramatic scenery of Argyllshire.

The gardens also have a tearoom. Perfect for a snack stop!

Open daily from 1 …

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32.0 km

Coronation Wood

Forest

40.0 km

Carrick Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

14th Century tower house probably built by the Campbell family. It was used as a hunting lodge by James IV and Mary, Queen of Scots, visited in 1563. It's undergoing renovation at the moment.

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48.7 km

Lettermay Gravel Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A great circuit in either direction

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51.6 km

Trail to Curra Lochan

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Going up you will probably have to push most of the way but you will be rewarded with great views of Curra Lochan, once you are through the gate, the …

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52.8 km

Curra Lochain is a small yet stunning stretch of water nestled between the rugged summits of Beinn Lochain and Beinn Bheula. The lochain is situated in a serene spot and is particularly good for bird watching.

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52.8 km

Curra Lochan Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Following the route of The Loch Lomond & Cowal Way this track links the villages of Lochgoilhead and Strachur. Some boggy sections and a little bit of pushing but not too bad.

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65.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.2 km

9.38 km

6.46 km

3.07 km

3.04 km

Surfaces

35.2 km

15.3 km

5.32 km

4.86 km

3.12 km

1.31 km

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

21°C

12°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Loch Eck – Carrick Castle loop from Glenbranter

Loch Eck

Benmore Botanic Garden

View of Loch Goil

Carrick Castle

Lettermay Gravel Road

Trail to Curra Lochan

Curra Lochain

Curra Lochan Track

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