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United Kingdom
Scotland
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Lochduich

Eilean Donan Castle – View of Eilean Donan Castle loop from Shiel Bridge

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Lochduich

Eilean Donan Castle – View of Eilean Donan Castle loop from Shiel Bridge

Moderate

5

riders

Eilean Donan Castle – View of Eilean Donan Castle loop from Shiel Bridge

01:27

23.6km

180m

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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After 11.7 km for 219 m

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720 m

View of Loch Duich

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views back over the waters of Loch Duich, can be pretty eerie at times.

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917 m

Shiel Bridge is a small settlement at head of Loch Duich. It is often our most popular start point as it gives quick access to remote country on relatively good …

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2.06 km

Great cafe, you can have breakfast, burgers, etc.
And a view of the water.

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11.5 km

Eilean Donan Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

An iconic castle, dating from the 13th Century and originally built to protect Kintail from the Vikings. It has famously featured in several films including James Bond and Highlander.

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11.8 km

Eilean Donan Castle

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a magical and exciting place to visit if your passing though, looks wondefull at night when its lit up

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12.0 km

View of Eilean Donan Castle

Highlight • Bridge

The 1986 film "Highlander" with Christopher Lambert made Eilean Donan world famous with his bridge. Actually the scene that takes place there is only very short.
The MacLeod clan sets …

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23.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.1 km

1.94 km

302 m

175 m

146 m

Surfaces

21.2 km

1.94 km

331 m

146 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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