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The best road cycling routes on the Isle of Skye

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes on the Isle of Skye to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: October 15, 2025

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1. Quiraing Pass & Uig loop from Portree — Isle of Skye

70.8km

03:21

890m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Carbost, Portree & Sligachan loop from Glen Brittle — Isle of Skye

86.2km

04:05

1,120m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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3. Sligachan & Dunvegan loop from Portree — Isle of Skye

88.3km

04:04

1,010m

Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4. Roadbike loop from Staffin

49.2km

02:19

690m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Roadbike loop from Uig

42.5km

02:03

630m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes on the Isle of Skye

1. Quiraing Pass & Uig loop from Portree — Isle of Skye

2. Carbost, Portree & Sligachan loop from Glen Brittle — Isle of Skye

3. Sligachan & Dunvegan loop from Portree — Isle of Skye

4. Roadbike loop from Staffin

5. Roadbike loop from Uig

6. Portree Harbour – Uig Village and Ferry Port loop from Sconser

7. Loch na Dubhraichean – Loch Airigh na Suiridhe loop from Breakish

8. Portree Harbour – Jann's loop from Dunvegan

9. Jann's – Portree Harbour loop from Portree

10. Portree Harbour loop from Breakish

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