Cycling in Crinan
1 cycling route from Crinan, Argyll and Bute, United Kingdom, 13 km, 13 km mapped in all, with up to 23 m of climbing in a day. Mostly flat riding (2 m of climbing per km on average), mostly road routes, 11 km on cycle paths or lanes. Best months to ride: Jul to Aug.
At a glance
- Routes
- 1
- Lengths
- 13 km
- Biggest day
- 23 m
- Terrain
- Flat
- Surface
- Mostly paved
- Bike
- Road bike
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Best months
- Jul to Aug
- GPX
- Every route
Know before you go
Added up from the recorded routes and OpenStreetMap; nothing estimated.
- Surface
- Paved almost throughout.
- Roads
- 11 km on cycle paths or lanes.
Cycling guide to Crinan
Cyclists starting from Crinan can follow a 13.1 km point-to-point route along the Crinan Canal. The route passes through Crinan Ferry, Bellanoch, Cairnbaan, Lochgilphead and ends at Ardrishaig. It offers mostly paved surfaces and limited elevation gain of 23 m, suitable for low-gradient cycling. Most of the route is on cycle paths (10.7 km), with only 0.1 km on main roads lacking cycle lanes.
The route lies entirely within the United Kingdom and does not include railway stations or significant climbs. The longest section without services is 5.3 km, so cyclists should plan accordingly. This route suits leisurely rides along the canal through the Argyll and Bute region.
More on terrain
Terrain
The terrain is mostly flat with a high point of 29 m and minimal elevation gain of 23 m over 13.1 km. Gradients are gentle, and the route is mainly paved with a small portion of gravel or unpaved surfaces.