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The best cycling routes around Applecross

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Looking for the best cycling routes around Applecross? On this page, we bring you the best bike rides around Applecross so you can just get out and go. All you’ve got to do is choose your route!

Last updated: December 5, 2025

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1. Applecross to Shieldaig loop – Bealach na Ba

71.6km

04:54

1,250m

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

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2. Loch Damh gravel loop from Shieldaig

24.4km

01:50

240m

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

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3. Loch Diabaig loop from Shieldaig

54.6km

04:01

980m

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

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4. Bealach na ba loop from Shieldaig

45.2km

03:08

840m

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

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5. Bealach na Bà Viewpoint – View Over Loch Kishorn loop from Applecross

15.4km

01:21

570m

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

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The best cycling routes around Applecross

1. Applecross to Shieldaig loop – Bealach na Ba

2. Loch Damh gravel loop from Shieldaig

3. Loch Diabaig loop from Shieldaig

4. Bealach na ba loop from Shieldaig

5. Bealach na Bà Viewpoint – View Over Loch Kishorn loop from Applecross

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