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: February 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.32 km

Old road parallel to the A851 in Sleat

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet old road without any cars - very good alternative to the busy main road.

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2.41 km

Scenic Heather Cycle Path

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beautiful traffic-free bike path. You have to cross the main road every now and then, but the walk is actually quite long and very beautiful

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5.58 km

Quiet alternative to A851, Sleat

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Quiet old street - very good alternative to the main road.

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9.53 km

Wild Camping Spot on the Isle of Skye

Highlight • Lake

17.1 km

View of Knock Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Jutting into Knock Bay, Knock Castle boasts a vantage position over the Sound of Sleat. The location has a long history of fortification right back to the iron age with …

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21.4 km

Ostaig Wood

Forest

24.5 km

Armadale Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Armadale harbour/port has a ferry connection to Mallaig, operated by CalMac. For further info: calmac.co.uk/article/2312/Armadale

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24.7 km

Armadale Ferry Terminal

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Small ferry terminal for the crossing Armadale to Mallaig.
The trip will last about 30 min. Price for 1 person and a bicycle: 3,50 pound (July 2023).

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31.8 km

Torabhaig Distillery

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Brand new, traditional whiskey distillery. Next to Talisker she is the second distillery on Skye.

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48.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.2 km

12.9 km

732 m

Surfaces

42.7 km

5.55 km

550 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 16 April

14°C

8°C

48 %

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Old road parallel to the A851 in Sleat

Scenic Heather Cycle Path

Quiet alternative to A851, Sleat

Wild Camping Spot on the Isle of Skye

View of Knock Castle

Armadale Harbour

Armadale Ferry Terminal

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