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The best cycling routes on the Isle of Skye

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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: November 16, 2025

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

51.4km

03:25

640m

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

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

26.9km

01:50

470m

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

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3. The Quiraing – View of the Quiraing loop from Staffin

42.3km

02:44

610m

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

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

42.7km

02:47

630m

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

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5. Armadale Ferry Terminal – View of Knock Castle loop from Calligarry

47.4km

02:54

440m

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

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6. View of Knock Castle – Armadale Ferry Terminal loop from Breakish

48.2km

02:57

460m

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

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

82.0km

05:15

1,010m

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

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

84.0km

05:05

710m

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

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

46.2km

02:57

560m

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

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

50.4km

03:22

650m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

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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. The Quiraing – View of the Quiraing loop from Staffin

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

5. Armadale Ferry Terminal – View of Knock Castle loop from Calligarry

6. View of Knock Castle – Armadale Ferry Terminal 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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