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Last updated: October 9, 2025

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1. Scrabster, Forss Waterfall & Isauld loop from Thurso

36.4km

02:12

270m

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

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2. Loch Calder & Loch Watten loop from Thurso

60.2km

03:34

420m

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

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3. Windhaven Café – Dunnet Bay Beach loop from Thurso

45.6km

02:46

380m

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

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4. View of Scrabster Beach – Scrabster Beach loop from Thurso

14.4km

00:53

110m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. Bike loop from Ormlie

10.7km

00:39

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Thurso

1. Scrabster, Forss Waterfall & Isauld loop from Thurso

2. Loch Calder & Loch Watten loop from Thurso

3. Windhaven Café – Dunnet Bay Beach loop from Thurso

4. View of Scrabster Beach – Scrabster Beach loop from Thurso

5. Bike loop from Ormlie

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