Tain gained a royal charter in 1066 making it one of the oldest towns in Scotland. It was a settlement much earlier than that at the mouth of the river Tain. Today it's a busy little town with all the shops, cafes and pubs a touring cyclist could wish for.

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1. Tarbat Ness lighthouse loop from Tain

50.8km

03:12

240m

Cycle the moderate 31.6-mile Tarbat Ness lighthouse loop from Tain, enjoying coastal views, charming villages, and the iconic lighthouse.

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2. Dornoch Firth loop from Tain

60.1km

03:35

430m

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

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3. Whisky tour from Tain

60.0km

03:34

430m

Cycle the moderate 37.3-mile Whisky tour from Tain, exploring the scenic Dornoch Firth and visiting historic whisky distilleries.

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Elevation 70 m

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Thursday 12 March

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2°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

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Location: Tain, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Tain War Memorial

Glenmorangie Distillery

Kilmuir Easter Church and Cemetery

Royal Dornoch Golf Course

Invergordon Church of Scotland

Kenneth Murray Monument

View of Grazing Cows in the Scottish Highlands

Quiet Country Road

Beach Walk Near Tain

Stone House by the Stream

McFarquhar's Cave and Rock Arch

View of Dornoch Firth

Tain Town Centre

1. Tarbat Ness lighthouse loop from Tain

2. Dornoch Firth loop from Tain

3. Whisky tour from Tain

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