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Coastal Road with Beach Views – Traigh Beach loop from Mallaig

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United Kingdom

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Mallaig

Coastal Road with Beach Views – Traigh Beach loop from Mallaig

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Coastal Road with Beach Views – Traigh Beach loop from Mallaig

03:27

53.1km

670m

Cycling

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: August 5, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 48.3 km for 185 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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115 m

The Jacobite Steam Train

Highlight • Viewpoint

Running between Fort William and Mallaig, this 84-mile round trip has been described as the greatest railway journey in the world.

Starting near Ben Nevis, it visits Arisaig - Britain's …

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154 m

Mallaig Railway Station – West Highland Line Terminus

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Mallaig station - terminus of the West Highland Line.

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6.59 km

Coastal Road with Beach Views

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Silent small road along the coast to get away from big main road.

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22.9 km

The Prince's Cairn

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The Prince's Cairn marks the traditional spot from where Prince Charles Edward Stuart embarked for France from Scotland on 20 September 1746 following the failure of the Jacobite rising of …

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24.0 km

West Highland Line Railway Viaduct Over Allt a' Mhama

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An impressive view of the railway bridge carrying the West Highland line over the Road to the Isles and the Allt a' Mhama river, which emerges from Loch Mama.

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26.5 km

View of the West Highland Line

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Stunning view of the West Highland line, dubbed one of the best train journeys in the world

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30.7 km

Cycle Path Along Loch Nan Uamh

Highlight • Lake

There's this short bike path on one side of the road. The main road is very busy – I've always appreciated any opportunity for a quieter ride!

Unfortunately, the bike path is far too short.

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42.5 km

Traigh Beach

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Stunning beach with white sand and turquoise sea.

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48.4 km

Beach

53.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.5 km

16.3 km

15.8 km

2.00 km

337 m

218 m

102 m

Surfaces

49.6 km

1.91 km

1.37 km

210 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 13 August

17°C

12°C

49 %

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Coastal Road with Beach Views – Traigh Beach loop from Mallaig

The Jacobite Steam Train

Mallaig Railway Station – West Highland Line Terminus

Coastal Road with Beach Views

The Prince's Cairn

West Highland Line Railway Viaduct Over Allt a' Mhama

View of the West Highland Line

Cycle Path Along Loch Nan Uamh

Traigh Beach

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