Oban to Lochgilphead
A816Oban to Cairnbaan · Scotland
Distance36.1mi · 58 km
Drive time1 h 12 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
CoastForest
A quiet, twisting Argyll coast road past sea lochs and standing stones.
The A816 winds south from Oban through Kilmartin Glen to Lochgilphead, threading sea lochs, ancient cairns and forest. It is narrow and undulating with blind summits; take it gently and use the passing places with good grace.
Where it runs
ObanStart · Scotland
CairnbaanEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners40bends
Tightness5of 10
Max gradient8%≈ 1-in-13
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb437 mtotal ascent
Summit161 mhighest point · 528 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
161 m rangeKnow before you go
- Blind summits
- Single-track sections
- Logging traffic
Sources
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