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River Sligachan – Sligachan Old Bridge loop from Sligachan

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River Sligachan – Sligachan Old Bridge loop from Sligachan

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River Sligachan – Sligachan Old Bridge loop from Sligachan

03:38

50.2km

780m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

19 m

Seumas' Bar

Highlight • Other

2

215 m

River Sligachan

Highlight • River

You can fish here.

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228 m

Sligachan Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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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779 m

View of the Cuillin Mountains from the Road to Sligachan

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

the best views are on the way to Sligachan, so don't forget to turn around when coming off the bridge

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12.9 km

Talisker Distillery

Highlight • Monument

Talisker is the oldest working distillery on the Isle of Skye and is located on the shores of Loch Harport with stunning views of the Cuillins.

Guided tours and tastings are available and must be booked in advance.

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14.4 km

View of Loch Harport and Carbost Church

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29.6 km

Ruins

Ruins

8

32.9 km

Fairy Pools Wild Camping and Parking Area

Highlight • Waterfall

There are a lot of midges here, so be sure to bring a head net or midge spray. Avalon Skin so Soft is said to help very well

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37.1 km

View of the Cuillin Hills

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It's about 15 km uphill, beautiful! But also a lot of traffic because the fairy pools are very popular

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50.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.3 km

15.9 km

8.61 km

1.38 km

Surfaces

40.4 km

8.59 km

696 m

396 m

166 m

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Thursday 21 May

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11°C

58 %

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