Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 13, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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13.3 km

Loch Ainort

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It can be worthwhile to drive a little down the path just before the pass at the lake. When I was there, the road was being built and was closed …

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13.5 km

View of Loch Ainort

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Everything is backed up here on the mountain. The only road to the interior of the Isle of Skye. It can get quite stressful and dangerous overtaking maneuvers are not uncommon here

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21.6 km

The Noost Café and Raasay Ferry Terminal

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Cafe with great cakes, tap around the side to refill water, also savoury lunch specials eg rolls. There is a public WC down towards the ferry. You can get the CalMac ferry from here to Raasay.

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26.6 km

Colorful Houses of Portree Harbour

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This rainbow row of eye-catching houses is an iconic sight often photographed from above at Bosville Terrace. They sit opposite the harbour on Quay Street and are all the home of businesses including a hotel and a restaurant.

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42.1 km

View of Portree Harbour

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Portree, Skye's capital is set around a bay sheltered by two capes; it is an important marina. From here you have a view of the harbor and the Quay Street with its colorful houses.

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57.7 km

River Sligachan

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You can fish here.

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57.7 km

Sligachan Old Bridge

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The old bridge was built between 1810 and 1818. There are some beautiful myths surrounding them, such as that dipping one's face into the River Sligachan at the bridge bestows …

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69.6 km

Viewpoint

84.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.4 km

2.58 km

1.09 km

1.08 km

Surfaces

82.7 km

703 m

630 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

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Weather

Thursday 16 April

15°C

8°C

92 %

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Loch Ainort

View of Loch Ainort

The Noost Café and Raasay Ferry Terminal

Seumas' Bar

Colorful Houses of Portree Harbour

View of Portree Harbour

River Sligachan

Sligachan Old Bridge

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