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The best road cycling routes around Shin Forest

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Looking for the best road cycling routes around Shin Forest? Then browse our collection of rides around this beautiful forest in in the Highlands below — and discover more of on your next visit.

Last updated: November 30, 2025

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1. The Pier Cafe, Lairg – Loch Shin Waterside Café loop from Lairg

33.5km

01:26

220m

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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2. Scourie & Loch Shin loop from Lairg — Assynt

154km

06:41

1,420m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Loch Shin Waterside Café – The Pier Cafe, Lairg loop from Lairg

47.8km

02:03

240m

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

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4. Loch Shin Waterside Café – The Pier Cafe, Lairg loop from Rogart

174km

07:43

1,420m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Altnaharra & Lairg loop from Golspie

157km

07:09

1,310m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes around Shin Forest

1. The Pier Cafe, Lairg – Loch Shin Waterside Café loop from Lairg

2. Scourie & Loch Shin loop from Lairg — Assynt

3. Loch Shin Waterside Café – The Pier Cafe, Lairg loop from Lairg

4. Loch Shin Waterside Café – The Pier Cafe, Lairg loop from Rogart

5. Altnaharra & Lairg loop from Golspie

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