Silver Sands of Morar – Coastal Road with Beach Views loop from Arisaig

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Arisaig

Silver Sands of Morar – Coastal Road with Beach Views loop from Arisaig

Moderate

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Silver Sands of Morar – Coastal Road with Beach Views loop from Arisaig

02:20

34.1km

400m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.15 km

Traigh Beach

Highlight • Beach

Stunning beach with white sand and turquoise sea.

Tip by

6.45 km

Silver Sands of Morar

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful, iconic and atmospheric beach with outstanding Western Isle views. Allegedly the last resting place of Alex Harvey's ashes (of that band fame) amongst other famous people. Best place …

Tip by

6.65 km

Morar Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Historical Site

Opened in 1901, Morar railway viaduct carries the West Highland Line over the River Morar - a short river that links Loch Morar with the sea. The views in all directions are spectacular.

Tip by

8.58 km

Ruins of the Chapel of Inverbeg

Highlight • Religious Site

14.3 km

Castle of Menteith Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

17.2 km

Loch Morar

Lake

28.1 km

Coastal Road with Beach Views

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

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

Tip by

34.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

9.10 km

789 m

504 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

8.90 km

480 m

235 m

202 m

108 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 6 October

12°C

10°C

49 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

June 27, 2022,Arisaig and loch morar to Tarbet bay

Its worth saying that this ride is pretty tough going. Your carrying your bike for lengthy sections over rocks and through peat bogs. An amazing bike ride in a remote landscape with stunning scenery - just be prepared for a long hard ride