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Switchback Descent – View of Dervaig and Loch Cuin loop from Ardmore

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Switchback Descent – View of Dervaig and Loch Cuin loop from Ardmore

Hard

5.0

(3)

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Switchback Descent – View of Dervaig and Loch Cuin loop from Ardmore

02:39

39.2km

640m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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5.54 km

Ruins

10.1 km

Switchback Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Definitely go down this rather than up ;)

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12.2 km

The Isle of Mull’s oldest inn, The Bellachroy Hotel offers en suite rooms and a full restaurant menu showcasing local produce. Dating back to 1608, the hotel has a bar and provides free parking and WiFi.

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12.4 km

View of the Stream

Highlight • Viewpoint

14.9 km

Killoran Luxury Guest House

Highlight • Rest Area

The drive way is a VERY steep gravel track.

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19.7 km

Bus Stop Bakes

Highlight • Cafe

Keep some change with you for cake! Honesty box cake stall with delicious cakes, traybakes, sourdough, etc. Cakes in packs of two slices, so… probably best to get a pack each 😜

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28.4 km

View of Dervaig and Loch Cuin

Highlight • Lake

Worth the effort to get to the top. Excellent views.

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39.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.7 km

737 m

683 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.9 km

469 m

460 m

324 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

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Weather

Monday 1 June

16°C

11°C

39 %

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Switchback Descent – View of Dervaig and Loch Cuin loop from Ardmore

Switchback Descent

The Bellachroy Hotel

View of the Stream

Killoran Luxury Guest House

Bus Stop Bakes

View of Dervaig and Loch Cuin

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