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The best cycling routes 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 best. 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.

Last updated: November 23, 2025

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1. Salen & Calgary loop from Tobermory on the Isle of Mull

70.3km

04:34

990m

Hard 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

84.1km

05:13

770m

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

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3. 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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4. Loch Glass loop from Garve – Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve

69.7km

05:52

820m

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

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5. NC500 Alternative loop from Ullapool

107km

06:50

1,330m

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

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

64.6km

04:29

1,000m

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

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

54.3km

04:39

630m

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

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8. River Carron loop from Ardgay

26.2km

01:31

130m

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

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9. Corrieshalloch Gorge loop from Ullapool

75.8km

05:12

920m

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

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10. Loch Damh gravel loop from Shieldaig

24.4km

01:50

240m

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

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The best cycling routes in the Northwest Highlands

1. Salen & Calgary loop from Tobermory on the Isle of Mull

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

3. Moy Bridge & Gairlochy loop from Banavie

4. Loch Glass loop from Garve – Ben Wyvis National Nature Reserve

5. NC500 Alternative loop from Ullapool

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

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

8. River Carron loop from Ardgay

9. Corrieshalloch Gorge loop from Ullapool

10. Loch Damh gravel loop from Shieldaig

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