There are few places more beautiful for cycling than the Isle of Skye. In north west Scotland, this epic island has mountains galore with the Red and Black Cuillin as well as the Trotternish Peninsula's astounding geological sights, including the Quiraing and the Old Man of Storr rock pinnacle. The roads along these vast landslides are some of the most astonishing places you can cycle in Britain.

Last updated: October 3, 2025

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1. The Struan & Sligachan Bridge loop from Portree on the Isle of Skye

51.4km

03:25

640m

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2. Sleat Peninsula loop from Saasaig on the Isle of Skye

26.9km

01:50

470m

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3. View of Uig Bay – The Quiraing loop from Uig

42.5km

02:46

630m

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4. The Quiraing – Coastal Wild Camping Spot loop from Staffin

42.3km

02:44

610m

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5. Torabhaig Distillery – Old Road Near A87, Glen Shiel loop from Calligarry

47.4km

02:54

440m

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6. Old Road Near A87, Glen Shiel – Torabhaig Distillery loop from Breakish

48.3km

02:57

460m

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7. Struan Road – View of Portree Harbour loop from Port Failthe

82.1km

05:16

1,020m

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8. View of Portree Harbour – Sligachan Old Bridge loop from Breakish

84.0km

05:05

700m

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9. View of Loch Slapin – Camping Skye Campsite loop from Elgol

46.2km

02:57

560m

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10. Camping Skye Campsite – View of Loch Slapin loop from Breakish

50.4km

03:22

650m

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The best cycling routes on the Isle of Skye

1. The Struan & Sligachan Bridge loop from Portree on the Isle of Skye

2. Sleat Peninsula loop from Saasaig on the Isle of Skye

3. View of Uig Bay – The Quiraing loop from Uig

4. The Quiraing – Coastal Wild Camping Spot loop from Staffin

5. Torabhaig Distillery – Old Road Near A87, Glen Shiel loop from Calligarry

6. Old Road Near A87, Glen Shiel – Torabhaig Distillery loop from Breakish

7. Struan Road – View of Portree Harbour loop from Port Failthe

8. View of Portree Harbour – Sligachan Old Bridge loop from Breakish

9. View of Loch Slapin – Camping Skye Campsite loop from Elgol

10. Camping Skye Campsite – View of Loch Slapin loop from Breakish

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