About this road
The A85 from Tyndrum through Dalmally, past Loch Awe and Kilchurn Castle, through the Pass of Brander and on to Oban.
Ride notes
- Rockfall warning signals in the Pass of Brander
- Busy with traffic to Oban and the ferries
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
- Gulf0.0 km in
- Gulf0.0 km in
- Karan Awe Service Station Taynuit, PA35 1HT34 km in
- BP53 km in
- Oban Filling Station57 km in
- Tesco57 km in
Distances are measured from the Clifton end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- A819 Inveraray to Dalmally5 km away
- Glen Etive road23 km away
- Rest and Be Thankful25 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.