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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Oban and Taynuilt.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Oban and Taynuilt.
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Route status - Live
Reviews - 1
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Is this route good enough? - Yes (1)
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| Grade 2: Mostly smooth and compacted surfaces, but there may be some loose gravel, muddy patches or cobbles. Access grade X: At least one stile, flight of steps or other obstacle that is highly likely to block access for wheelchair and scooter users. |
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Measurements
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The narrowest part of the path is 50.0cm (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking East 23.0% (1)
The steepest uphill gradient walking West 23.0% (1)
The steepest camber gradient across the path 6.0% (1)
How clear is the waymarking on the route: Clear (1)
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Terrain
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95.0% of the route is on roads (1)
4.0% of the route is lit at night (1)
95.0% of the route is paved (1)
2.0% of the route is muddy (1)
2.0% of the route is over rough ground (1)
1.0% of the route is through long grass (1)
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Start and end points
Oban
Grid Ref
NM8582629888
Lat / Lon
56.41249° / -5.47341°
Easting / Northing
185,826E / 729,888N
What3Words
shipyards.lotteries.thick
Taynuilt
Grid Ref
NN0036731212
Lat / Lon
56.43073° / -5.23915°
Easting / Northing
200,367E / 731,212N
What3Words
ounce.lofts.coached
Obatay One's land is
| Oban | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | NM8582629888 |
| Lat / Lon | 56.41249° / -5.47341° |
| Easting / Northing | 185,826E / 729,888N |
| What3Words | shipyards.lotteries.thick |
| Taynuilt | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | NN0036731212 |
| Lat / Lon | 56.43073° / -5.23915° |
| Easting / Northing | 200,367E / 731,212N |
| What3Words | ounce.lofts.coached |
| Moors | 28.9% |
| Natural grass | 1.1% |
| Pasture | 32.8% |
| Peat bogs | 4.0% |
| Urban | 12.2% |
| Woods | 21.2% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
review
Mary Oz
26 Sep 2022Starting from Oban, the route headed steeply uphill towards and past McCaig's Tower, with glimpses of the view back over the bay and islands. There was a flight of steps, and the town was soon left behind; then there was a series of footpaths and tracks through fields until the road was reached.
This first road had quite a few cars passing me, but the drivers were all considerate. I had to cross sides a few times to stay on the outsides of bends, and there was still some ascent and descent. There was also the first view of Ben Cruachan in the distance.
After the first road junction at Barranrioch the road became single track and very quiet, mostly just the odd walker or cyclist. This was a very long section but it was also very pleasant, heading along Glen Lonan alongside the river, through woods, and later surrounded by hills. I was told you can see red deer up here, but my luck only ran to buzzards and dragonflies.
Eventually Ben Cruachan came back into view and the gradual descent began, as the mountain got closer. After descending through woods and past some new houses, the route arrived in Taynuilt.
This was a very pleasant and easy route to follow. However, apart from a short section at the Oban end, it was all roads, and 12 miles of tarmac made my feet a bit sore. I haven't been able to find a decent alternative though, as the boggy tussocky grassland offers no footpaths.
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