Loch Eck
A815Strachur to Sandhaven · Scotland
Distance13.9mi · 22 km
Drive time28 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
LakesForest
A lochside road through the heart of Cowal.
The A815 runs the length of Loch Eck through the Argyll Forest in Cowal, a quiet, wooded lochside road between steep hills. Flowing and scenic; watch for the narrow shoreline stretches, deer and forestry traffic, and oncoming cars on the bends.
Where it runs
StrachurStart · Scotland
SandhavenEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners28bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient6%≈ 1-in-17
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb68 mtotal ascent
Summit60 mhighest point · 197 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
58 m rangeKnow before you go
- Narrow shoreline sections
- Deer and forestry traffic
- Blind bends
Along the road
- viewpoint Inverchapel
Sources
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