Falls of Shin – Dornoch Firth Bridge loop from Invershin

Falls of Shin – Dornoch Firth Bridge loop from Invershin

Moderate

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Falls of Shin – Dornoch Firth Bridge loop from Invershin

04:34

102km

700m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

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After 6.63 km for 163 m

After 44.7 km for 886 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.47 km

Falls of Shin

Highlight • Waterfall

You can really see the salmon jumping, totally impressive ...

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4.49 km

Shin Falls Café

Highlight • Cafe

Whilst there is scope for this place to be over-run (coach park) it was an interesting new development and the cake was good.

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6.71 km

East Wood

Forest

8.96 km

Gruids Mill

Ruins

66.0 km

St Michael's Well

Archaeological Site

74.8 km

Dornoch Firth Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Dornoch Firth Bridge was opened in 1991 replacing a 42km trip inland to Bonar Bridge. The 44m long bridge carries the A9 road across the Dornoch Firth.

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92.8 km

View of Bonar Bridge

Highlight • River

94.7 km

Ardgay Stores & Highland Cafe

Highlight • Rest Area

Great village store for overnight supplies and coffee/cake stop.

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96.0 km

The HUB Café

Highlight • Cafe

Possibly the only reliably open cafe with hot food and drink locally and welcomes wet cyclists

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96.3 km

Bonar Bridge (Modern Arch Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

Crossing the Kyle of Sutherland into or out of Bonar Bridge, there are great views on either side. The 'new' metal bridge is juxtaposed against the ancient town.

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101 km

Culrain Railway Viaduct and Bike Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bike path crosses the Kyle of Sutherland here as part of the railway viaduct. The bike bridge involves a section of metal steps on each side and a narrow …

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102 km

End point

Train Station

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