Crinan Canal - MacPool to Crinan

We will meet that at the MacPool where there is ample parking and facilities and walk across the main road up to the canal starting point. We will make our way steadily along the canal towpath towards Cairnbaan, with time for plenty of stops to take photos and check in. Please note, that while the total distance of the route is 20k - we may decide to shorten this as required.

The route is a simple off road route, with little climbing and follows the canal from MacPool to Crinan. We are going to be taking a leisurely pace and having plenty of stops.

The route is primarily traffic free and follows the canal towpath. There is some single road riding.

We are planning to stop either at Polly's Coffee Stop or Crinan Cafe - there are facilities at the MacPool and at Crinan.

Please ensure that where possible, you bring a helmet, comfortable clothes suitable for cycling and the weather. If you have spare inner tubes and a bicycle pump this would also be beneficial.

We especially welcome newbies!