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Loch Arkaig

The best cycling routes around Loch Arkaig

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With so many potential routes for a bike ride around Loch Arkaig, it’s tough to know where to start. That’s why we’ve collected our best routes for you; to help you easily experience the best of this lake. So, what are you waiting for? Scroll down to find your perfect cycle route around Loch Arkaig.

Last updated: December 5, 2025

1. Loch Arkaig & Loch Lochy loop

80.1km

05:21

590m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Neptune's Staircase – Caledonian Canal loop from Spean Bridge

51.6km

04:00

450m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Waterfall Near Loch Arkaig – Loch Arkaig loop from Spean Bridge

15.5km

01:06

150m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Spean Bridge

26.5km

02:16

80m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Gairlochy Lock – Loch Arkaig loop from Spean Bridge

18.4km

01:09

200m

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Loch Arkaig

1. Loch Arkaig & Loch Lochy loop

2. Neptune's Staircase – Caledonian Canal loop from Spean Bridge

3. Waterfall Near Loch Arkaig – Loch Arkaig loop from Spean Bridge

4. Caledonian Canal – Neptune's Staircase loop from Spean Bridge

5. Gairlochy Lock – Loch Arkaig loop from Spean Bridge

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