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Old Military Road Stone Bridge loop from Shiel Bridge

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Old Military Road Stone Bridge loop from Shiel Bridge

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Old Military Road Stone Bridge loop from Shiel Bridge

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10.0km

340m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lochs Duich, Long and Alsh Marine Protected Area

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2.80 km

View of the Five Sisters of Kintail

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Nice and twisty/climb descent in either direction, with great views around every corner. Well worth the effort to get to the top though.

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2.94 km

Old Military Road Stone Bridge

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The original plan was to go from Glen Shiel campsite up the valley towards Meallan Odhar and under the Forcan Ridge. But the weather forecast warned of cloud cover at …

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4.81 km

View of Loch Duich from Mam Ratagan

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The climb up to this point will have your heart pounding... but it's worth it. The descent is interesting, the speed will have to testing your brakes, a lot!

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5.01 km

View of Loch Duich from Bealach Ratagan

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The Bealach Ratagan climb from Shiel Bridge is a short but steep Highland ascent, averaging 9% with punishing ramps hitting 18%. The narrow, winding road climbs sharply with dense forest …

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Bus stop

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10.0 km

< 100 m

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10.0 km

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

14°C

6°C

98 %

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