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PORT APPIN LOOP (18 MILES, 29 KM) ROUTE A picturesque route around the Appin Peninsula and DETAILS Appin Hill Beinn Mhic Na Cisich E L A 0 1 2 Kilometres D LEVEL Dallens K Intermediate Shuna Dallens C 0 0.5 1 1.5 Miles Bay rn Island 8 Hill O u 2 B 8 T e A l S a Loch kd c Steallaig Suitable for all bikes, to N s DESCRIPTION n E le A road/ sealed cycle path G 473 L L O Beinn L G Donn - Castle Portnacroish A Stalker Eilean N An Iola Nan Caorach C Invercreran TIME 1.5 hours - 2.5 hours A N 82 8 N

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Setting off from the Appin Peninsula, this Introductory Intermediate Challenging peaceful route takes in lochs, castles and stunning scenery, showcasing some of the DISTANCE <15 KM DISTANCE 15-35 KM DISTANCE >35 KM west coast’s most famous sights. TERRAIN FEW TO NO HILLS TERRAIN SOME HILLS TERRAIN HILLY THE DISTANCES MAY VARY SLIGHTLY FROM THE CLASSIFICATION DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT OF HILLS AND THE NATURE OF THE ROUTE The loop provides immediate views of the iconic Castle Stalker and surrounding FRIENDLY STOPS woodlands, before joining the mostly flat THE PIERHOUSE HOTEL shoreline of Loch Creran in the shadow of Port Appin, PA38 4DE the neighbouring mountains. 01631 730302 Insert photo Here To lengthen the route, take the ferry from THE CREAGAN INN Appin, PA38 4BQ Port Appin for a scenic ride around the 01631 730250 Island of Lismore. Catch an additional ferry connection to Oban to extend your ride CRUACHAN B&B further. North Shian, Appin, PA38 4BA 01631 730070 Insert photo Here APPIN ELECTRIC BIKE HIRE Rosebank, A828, Appin, PA38 4BL 01631 730426