The Crinan Canal
The Crinan Canal stretches nine miles from Ardrishaig on Loch Fyne to Crinan, on the Sound of Jura.Â
The canal was originally designed to offer mariners an alternative route from the west coast and islands at one end and the Clyde Estuary at the other, enabling them to avoid the arduous voyage around 'the Mull.' Â
Maps and facilities on Crinan Canal
Our maps show you how to navigate through the Crinan Canal and where the locks and bridges are. For information on local attractions and activities, please visit our Things to do page.
start from
Crinan
1. Crinan
Time needed to pass through:
From 1 to 4 hours, depending on traffic.
Bridges and locks:
- Lock 15 (sea lock)
- Lock 14
- Crinan Bridge
Bellanoch
2. Crinan to Bellanoch
Time needed to pass through:
From 3 to 5 hours, depending on traffic.
Cairnbaan
3. Dunardry and Cairnbaan
Time needed to pass through:
From 3 to 5 hours, depending on traffic.
Bridges and locks:
- Lock 13
- Lock 12Â
- Dunardy bridge
- Lock 11
- Lock 10
- Lock 9
- Lock 8Â
- Lock 7
- Lock 6
- Cairnbaan bridge
- Lock 5
Attractions:
Lochgilphead
4. Lochgilphead
Time needed to pass through:
From 3 to 5 hours, depending on traffic.
Bridges and locks:
- Oakfield bridge
Ardrishaig
5. Ardrishaig
Time needed to pass through:
From 3 to 5 hours, depending on traffic.
Bridges and locks:
- Lock 4 bridge
- Lock 4
- Lock 3
- Lock 2
- Ardrishaig Swing Bridge
- Lock 1 (sea lock)
Ardrishaig
6. Ardrishaig Basin
Time needed to pass through:
From 3 to 5 hours, depending on traffic.
