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The best cycling routes in the Highlands

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When it comes to empty roads, awe-inspiring views, tough climbs and flowing descents, cycling in the Highlands is where you want to be. This extraordinary part of Scotland has the …

Last updated: December 1, 2025

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1. Glenmore Forest and Boat of Garten loop from Aviemore – Cairngorms National Park

43.0km

03:29

340m

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

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2. 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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3. Aviemore & Strathspey loop from Carrbridge — Cairngorms National Park

42.3km

03:34

610m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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4. Beauly Firth to Muir of Ord loop from Inverness

44.7km

02:46

250m

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

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5. Loch an Eilein and Loch Einich loop from Aviemore – Cairngorms National Park

32.5km

02:58

360m

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

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6. Beauly Firth loop from Muir of Ord

43.3km

02:41

240m

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

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7. Boat of Garten loop from Aviemore — Cairngorms National Park

24.0km

01:36

120m

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

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8. Loch Morlich and Glenmore Forest from Aviemore – Cairngorms National Park

48.5km

03:58

480m

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

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9. 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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10. Moy Bridge & Gairlochy loop from Banavie

34.4km

02:28

280m

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

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The best cycling routes in the Highlands

1. Glenmore Forest and Boat of Garten loop from Aviemore – Cairngorms National Park

2. Applecross to Shieldaig loop – Bealach na Ba

3. Aviemore & Strathspey loop from Carrbridge — Cairngorms National Park

4. Beauly Firth to Muir of Ord loop from Inverness

5. Loch an Eilein and Loch Einich loop from Aviemore – Cairngorms National Park

6. Beauly Firth loop from Muir of Ord

7. Boat of Garten loop from Aviemore — Cairngorms National Park

8. Loch Morlich and Glenmore Forest from Aviemore – Cairngorms National Park

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

10. Moy Bridge & Gairlochy loop from Banavie

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