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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.


Delightfully craggy, the cycle routes on the Isle of Skye are almost always coastal save for a few passes. There are only a handful of main roads, although the traffic is light and the minor roads lead you through exquisite landscapes. Remote villages, empty beaches, scrap-your-jaw-off-the-floor geology and exhilarating descents combine to make you extend your rides every time. Take waterproofs and plenty of snacks, Skye is as wet as it is majestic. 

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04:28
43.3 mi
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04:24
42.7 mi
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03:19
31.5 mi
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02:15
20.9 mi
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02:25
22.4 mi
Expert
03:46
36.5 mi
Expert
02:49
26.8 mi
Intermediate
02:13
22.5 mi
Expert
05:50
57.9 mi
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04:25
43.2 mi
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02:06
19.5 mi
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05:16
52.7 mi
Expert
04:14
40.3 mi
Intermediate
02:50
29.0 mi
Intermediate
01:36
12.8 mi
Intermediate
01:26
11.9 mi
Expert
03:01
29.5 mi
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02:37
21.2 mi
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04:04
39.7 mi
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02:30
17.4 mi

Top 20 cycling routes on the Isle of Skye

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    Expert
    04:28
    43.3 mi
    9.7 mph
    2,900 ft
    2,900 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    Expert
    04:24
    42.7 mi
    9.7 mph
    2,825 ft
    2,825 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    Expert
    03:19
    31.5 mi
    9.5 mph
    2,000 ft
    2,000 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4
    Expert
    02:15
    20.9 mi
    9.3 mph
    1,700 ft
    1,700 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    Expert
    02:25
    22.4 mi
    9.3 mph
    1,875 ft
    1,875 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    Expert
    03:46
    36.5 mi
    9.7 mph
    2,400 ft
    2,400 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    Expert
    02:49
    26.8 mi
    9.5 mph
    1,975 ft
    1,975 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    8
    Intermediate
    02:13
    22.5 mi
    10.2 mph
    1,075 ft
    1,075 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    Expert
    05:50
    57.9 mi
    9.9 mph
    3,175 ft
    3,175 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10
    Expert
    04:25
    43.2 mi
    9.8 mph
    2,675 ft
    2,675 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    11
    Expert
    02:06
    19.5 mi
    9.3 mph
    1,600 ft
    1,600 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    12
    Expert
    05:16
    52.7 mi
    10.0 mph
    2,375 ft
    2,375 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    Expert
    04:14
    40.3 mi
    9.5 mph
    2,675 ft
    2,675 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    Intermediate
    02:50
    29.0 mi
    10.3 mph
    1,325 ft
    1,300 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    15
    Intermediate
    01:36
    12.8 mi
    8.0 mph
    1,175 ft
    1,175 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    16
    Intermediate
    01:26
    11.9 mi
    8.2 mph
    1,175 ft
    1,175 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    Expert
    03:01
    29.5 mi
    9.8 mph
    1,875 ft
    1,875 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    Expert
    02:37
    21.2 mi
    8.1 mph
    1,875 ft
    1,875 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    Expert
    04:04
    39.7 mi
    9.7 mph
    2,475 ft
    2,475 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    Expert
    02:30
    17.4 mi
    6.9 mph
    1,800 ft
    1,800 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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