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Mid Argyll & Kintyre Group

We are a small, friendly and informal group who walk once a fortnight on a Saturday and you are welcome to join us.

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Overview

Climb steadily to reach the summit of An Cruach Mòr (‘the great stack’) for 360 degree views of the Argyll coast and a magnificent bird’s eye view of Mòine Mhór. 

Some long steep slopes with uneven stone steps. Generally firm gravel surface, with some uneven and narrow sections. Short grassy section at summit may occasionally be wet.

 

Information from Forestry & Land Scotland 

Saturday, 22 November 2025
Meeting time:
9:30 am
Start time:
9:30 am
Estimated finish time:
1:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
4.8km / 3.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

The start of the walk is at the Dunardry car park, near to Lock 9 on the Crinan Canal.

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There are no public toilets near by.

Walking sticks should be considered and sturdy walking shoes. If it is forecast to rain waterproof clothing is also recommended.

There are breaks for coffee & packed lunch, so bringing a flask of tea/coffee or a bottle of water or other light drink and something light to eat should also be considered.

The members of the group who meet at Lochgilphead carpark, on Lorne Street ( What3Words  ///resorting.neck.jiggle ) at 09:30am, arrange car sharing to the start of the walk. Some members go directly to the start of the walk.

Features

  • Car parking available
  • Car sharing available
  • Dog friendly

Meeting point

Grid reference:
NR 86109 88086
Nearest postcode:
PA31 8TD
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Meeting time:
9:30 am

For those going to Lorne Street Carpark meet at 09:30 For those going directly to the start of the walk at Dunardry car park meet for 09:45.

Starting point

Grid reference:
NR 82401 90874
Nearest postcode:
PA31 8UE
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Start time:
9:30 am

The start of the walk is Dunardry car park, near lock 9 of the Crinan Canal. 09:45 hrs Alternatively you can meet at Lorne Street Carpark, Lochgilphead. 09:30hrs

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking