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Bealach nam Meirleach (Thieves' Road)
Cycling
5.0
(4)
Gravel riding
5.0
(1)
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Josh
August 25, 2021
Cycling
A really perfect road for a gravel bike, and doable on road bikes if a bit uncomfortable. One of our group got 5 snakebites on this, but the rest of us were fine, and it was mostly because he couldn’t get enough pressure into his 28c tyres with a hand pump.
The views of Ben Hope are stunning, and plenty of chances to spot deer too.
The views of Ben Hope are stunning, and plenty of chances to spot deer too.
bertbulsworth
July 18, 2025
Cycling
Definitely best ridden on a gravel bike (or mtb if you want to take full advantage of the downhills). Be warned, in the summer, be prepared with a strong insect repellant ... this really is cleg country. In case you are not sure what clegs are, they are a type of horsefly, horsefly bites are not nice! Despite that, this is a brilliant track to ride and is part of the northern loop of the Highland 550 race.
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Distance 14.6 km
Uphill 180 m
Downhill 240 m
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