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The best road cycling routes in the Northwest Highlands

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes in the Northwest Highlands to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 20, 2025

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1. Isle of Mull Long Sportive loop from Craignure

139km

06:20

1,570m

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

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2. Isle of Mull Short Sportive loop from Tobermory

69.9km

03:18

950m

960m

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

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3. Ullapool to Lochinver – the alternative North Coast 500 loop

106km

05:03

1,360m

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

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4. Lochcarron to Loch Torridon loop via Whitlestop Cafe

101km

04:21

890m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. The Ross of Mull loop from Craignure Ferry Port — Isle of Mull

136km

05:46

1,110m

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

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6. Around Loch Alsh & Loch Duich from Kyle of Lochalsh — Isle of Skye

62.5km

03:10

910m

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

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7. Both sides of Bealach na Ba (Top 100 Climbs) from Shieldaig

64.8km

03:42

1,490m

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

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8. Loch Arkaig dead end road from Spean Bridge

67.4km

03:00

520m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Kyle of Lochalsh loop from Stromeferry

37.3km

01:59

640m

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

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10. Kyle of Sutherland loop from Bonar Bridge

69.5km

03:18

550m

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

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The best road cycling routes in the Northwest Highlands

1. Isle of Mull Long Sportive loop from Craignure

2. Isle of Mull Short Sportive loop from Tobermory

3. Ullapool to Lochinver – the alternative North Coast 500 loop

4. Lochcarron to Loch Torridon loop via Whitlestop Cafe

5. The Ross of Mull loop from Craignure Ferry Port — Isle of Mull

6. Around Loch Alsh & Loch Duich from Kyle of Lochalsh — Isle of Skye

7. Both sides of Bealach na Ba (Top 100 Climbs) from Shieldaig

8. Loch Arkaig dead end road from Spean Bridge

9. Kyle of Lochalsh loop from Stromeferry

10. Kyle of Sutherland loop from Bonar Bridge

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