Loch na Gainmhich is a stunning little freshwater loch not far from the road, it's well worth the push or walk across to see it. The waterfall has several names, but Wailing Widow refers to the story that a young hunter fell to his death over the cliff, his mother (the widow) went to see the place of her son’s death and threw herself over the cliff in grief.

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1. The Drumbeg coastal road, Loch Assynt & the Wailing Widow waterfall loop from Lochinver

76.8km

05:05

1,130m

Cycle the challenging Drumbeg coastal road loop from Lochinver, featuring Loch Assynt, dramatic mountain views, and the Wailing Widow waterf

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2. Clachtoll Beach – Drumbeg Coastal View loop from Drumbeg

104km

06:55

1,630m

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

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Elevation 230 m

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Sunday 15 March

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Max wind speed: 33.0 km/h

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Location: Assynt, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Loch na Gainmhich and Wailing Widow Falls

1. The Drumbeg coastal road, Loch Assynt & the Wailing Widow waterfall loop from Lochinver

2. Clachtoll Beach – Drumbeg Coastal View loop from Drumbeg

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