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Crinan Canal Towpath
EasyOff-lead sections

Crinan Canal Towpath

Lochgilphead, Argyll and Bute ·

Quick answer

The Crinan Canal towpath, managed by Scottish Canals, is a flat, traffic-free walk of up to 9 miles between Crinan and Ardrishaig; dogs are welcome under control with owners asked to clean up after them.

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Distance

9 miles

Easy

Difficulty

🐾

Off-lead

Yes

🚧

Stiles

None

🅿️

Parking

Available

About this walk

A near-level towpath walk along the historic Crinan Canal linking the Atlantic at Crinan with Loch Fyne at Ardrishaig, passing locks, swing bridges and views over Knapdale. Can be walked in sections; the full route is around nine miles one way with a return bus service.

Terrain

Flat towpathCanalsideTarmac and gravel

🅿️ Parking

Car parks at both Crinan and Ardrishaig, plus points along the route such as Cairnbaan.

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