Keoldale Standing Stone is the perfect viewpoint to take in the beautiful Kyle of Durness. The standing stone sits above the beach and is easily accessible from the road. It was erected as a millennium project by the Durness Youth Club.

Matt Charnley

August 10, 2022

Cycling

An unspoilt section of coast with lovely beaches and good views and a remote feel.

Matt Charnley

August 10, 2022

Cycling

The A838 road runs along the eastern shore of the kyle in its southern section, with an unclassified road leading to Keoldale, the only remaining settlement on the shore. The Cape Wrath passenger ferry operates from Keoldale between May and September providing the only access to Cape Wrath from the east. Land to the north of Keoldale is used by the Keoldale Sheep Stock Club, a joint farm run by crofters in the Durness area. Beaches along the shore of the kyle are backed by narrow machair with few dunes.

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1. Ceannabeine Beach – Wooden Walkway at Sango Bay loop from Smoo Cave

56.8km

03:36

670m

660m

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

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2. Durness Beach – Durness Beach loop from Smoo Cave

29.5km

01:50

260m

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

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Distance 8.57 km

Uphill 10 m

Downhill 40 m

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Thursday 5 March

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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Location: Durness, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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View of the Kyle of Durness from Keoldale Standing Stone

1. Ceannabeine Beach – Wooden Walkway at Sango Bay loop from Smoo Cave

2. Durness Beach – Durness Beach loop from Smoo Cave

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