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Cycling in the Northwest Highlands

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Cycling in the Northwest Highlands is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Highlands. So you can find your perfect Northwest Highlands bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the top 20. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Salen & Calgary loop from Tobermory on the Isle of Mull
Expert
04:34
43.7 mi
Duart Castle, Loch Scridain and Loch na Keal loop from Salen on the Isle of Mull
Expert
05:13
52.3 mi
Moy Bridge & Gairlochy loop from Banavie
Intermediate
02:28
21.4 mi
NC500 Alternative loop from Ullapool
Expert
06:50
66.4 mi
Loch Glass loop from Garve – Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve
Expert
05:52
43.3 mi
Kyle of Lochalsh to Eileen Donan Castle loop – Isle of Skye
Expert
04:29
40.2 mi
Plodda Falls & Dog Falls loop from Loch Beinn a'Mheadhoin — Glen Affric
Expert
04:39
33.7 mi
Corrieshalloch Gorge loop from Ullapool
Expert
05:12
47.1 mi
Bealach na ba loop from Shieldaig
Expert
03:08
28.1 mi
River Carron loop from Ardgay
Easy
01:31
16.3 mi
Kyle of Lochalsh loop from Dornie
Expert
02:55
27.4 mi
Arisaig & Traigh Beach loop from Morar
Intermediate
01:13
11.8 mi
Loch an Daimh gravel loop from Ullapool
Expert
05:01
32.3 mi
Loch Diabaig loop from Shieldaig
Expert
04:01
33.9 mi
Kinlochewe to Lochan Fada gravel loop
Intermediate
02:11
15.8 mi
Kyle of Lochalsh loop from Stromeferry
Expert
02:36
23.1 mi
Loch Ness & Loch Mhor loop from Fort Augustus
Expert
03:46
34.9 mi
Loch Ness & Fort Augustus loop from Invermoriston
Expert
03:17
24.4 mi
Loch Damh gravel loop from Shieldaig
Intermediate
01:50
15.1 mi
Lochcaron to Lochkinewe loop via Loch Coulin
Expert
05:38
50.3 mi

Top 20 cycling routes in the Northwest Highlands

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    Salen & Calgary loop from Tobermory on the Isle of Mull

    04:34
    43.7 mi
    9.6 mph
    3,225 ft
    3,225 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (2)

    153

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    2

    Duart Castle, Loch Scridain and Loch na Keal loop from Salen on the Isle of Mull

    05:13
    52.3 mi
    10.0 mph
    2,525 ft
    2,525 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (3)

    104

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    3
    3

    Moy Bridge & Gairlochy loop from Banavie

    02:28
    21.4 mi
    8.7 mph
    925 ft
    925 ft
    Intermediate

    5.0

    (2)

    54

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4
    4

    NC500 Alternative loop from Ullapool

    06:50
    66.4 mi
    9.7 mph
    4,375 ft
    4,375 ft
    Expert

    55

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    5
    5

    Loch Glass loop from Garve – Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve

    05:52
    43.3 mi
    7.4 mph
    2,700 ft
    2,700 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (2)

    43

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    6
    6

    Kyle of Lochalsh to Eileen Donan Castle loop – Isle of Skye

    04:29
    40.2 mi
    9.0 mph
    3,275 ft
    3,275 ft
    Ferry
    Expert

    34

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The Tour includes a crossing by ferry.
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    7
    7

    Plodda Falls & Dog Falls loop from Loch Beinn a'Mheadhoin — Glen Affric

    04:39
    33.7 mi
    7.2 mph
    2,050 ft
    2,050 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (2)

    23

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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    8

    Corrieshalloch Gorge loop from Ullapool

    05:12
    47.1 mi
    9.1 mph
    3,025 ft
    3,025 ft
    Expert

    19

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9
    9

    Bealach na ba loop from Shieldaig

    03:08
    28.1 mi
    9.0 mph
    2,750 ft
    2,750 ft
    Expert

    18

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10
    10

    River Carron loop from Ardgay

    01:31
    16.3 mi
    10.7 mph
    425 ft
    425 ft
    Easy

    13

    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    11
    11

    Kyle of Lochalsh loop from Dornie

    02:55
    27.4 mi
    9.4 mph
    1,925 ft
    1,925 ft
    Expert

    12

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    12
    12

    Arisaig & Traigh Beach loop from Morar

    01:13
    11.8 mi
    9.7 mph
    725 ft
    725 ft
    Intermediate

    11

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    13
    13

    Loch an Daimh gravel loop from Ullapool

    05:01
    32.3 mi
    6.4 mph
    2,200 ft
    2,200 ft
    Expert

    13

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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    14
    14

    Loch Diabaig loop from Shieldaig

    04:01
    33.9 mi
    8.5 mph
    3,225 ft
    3,225 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    14

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    15
    15

    Kinlochewe to Lochan Fada gravel loop

    02:11
    15.8 mi
    7.2 mph
    1,250 ft
    1,250 ft
    Intermediate

    12

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    16
    16

    Kyle of Lochalsh loop from Stromeferry

    02:36
    23.1 mi
    8.9 mph
    2,150 ft
    2,150 ft
    Expert

    10

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    17
    17

    Loch Ness & Loch Mhor loop from Fort Augustus

    03:46
    34.9 mi
    9.3 mph
    2,925 ft
    2,925 ft
    Expert

    10

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18
    18

    Loch Ness & Fort Augustus loop from Invermoriston

    03:17
    24.4 mi
    7.4 mph
    1,775 ft
    1,775 ft
    Expert

    5.0

    (1)

    8

    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    19
    19

    Loch Damh gravel loop from Shieldaig

    01:50
    15.1 mi
    8.2 mph
    775 ft
    775 ft
    Intermediate

    5

    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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    20
    20

    Lochcaron to Lochkinewe loop via Loch Coulin

    05:38
    50.3 mi
    8.9 mph
    2,750 ft
    2,750 ft
    Expert

    10

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