About this road
The A816 south from Oban past Kilninver and Kilmelford, through Kilmartin Glen with its standing stones and cairns, to Lochgilphead.
Ride notes
- Twisty and narrow in places
- Busy with holiday traffic
Green lanes
Holloway doesn't map green lanes in Scotland. Scotland's access law is different from England and Wales: the right to roam doesn't cover motor vehicles, and there's no byway system like England's. So this road is here for the tarmac only.
Fuel along the way
- Tesco0.2 km in
- Oban Filling Station0.4 km in
- Gleaner0.7 km in
- Riverside Filling Station, Oban Road, Lochgilphead, PA31 8NG57 km in
- Esso57 km in
Distances are measured from the Oban end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- A819 Inveraray to Dalmally31 km away
- A85 Tyndrum to Oban35 km away
- Rest and Be Thankful43 km away
An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.