This forestry track runs alongside Loch Shiel and offers fantastic views over the water. The surface is compact gravel, making it suitable for touring or gravel bikes.

There are a few places where you can pull in by the water for a picnic or even a swim. Overall it's quite a flat track but there are some lovely undulating parts that wind around the loch.

Oli Culcheth

June 19, 2019

Cycling

this is a forestry road that is currently [Jan 2019] in use, so you may see the occasional timber truck, and as a result, sections can get churned up/muddy after …

Wendy Duigan

May 12, 2024

Cycling

a beautiful gravel track. Very steep from Strontian over to Polloch. The Glenfinnan foot bridge has been out of use for several years. Cross at your own risk, or add a few extra kilometres on the road to be safe

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1. Camusnagaul Ferry Crossing – Loch Eil South Shore Road loop from Corran

95.9km

06:42

920m

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

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2. Camusnagaul Ferry Crossing – Corran Ferry loop from Strontian

96.7km

06:47

920m

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

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3. Yellow and White Cottage – Loch Shiel Shoreline View loop from Strontian

39.9km

03:54

420m

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

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Distance 18.9 km

Uphill 50 m

Downhill 40 m

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Tuesday 27 January

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Max wind speed: 38.0 km/h

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Location: Glenfinnan, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Loch Shiel Lakeside Gravel Track

1. Camusnagaul Ferry Crossing – Loch Eil South Shore Road loop from Corran

2. Camusnagaul Ferry Crossing – Corran Ferry loop from Strontian

3. Yellow and White Cottage – Loch Shiel Shoreline View loop from Strontian

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