Old Bridge Over River Shiel – Ockle loop from Castle Tioram

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Old Bridge Over River Shiel – Ockle loop from Castle Tioram

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Old Bridge Over River Shiel – Ockle loop from Castle Tioram

04:28

61.7km

870m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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RSPB Glenborrodale

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.80 km

Old Bridge Over River Shiel

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Old bridge over the River Shiel - narrow bridge - only one car fits through. On the side is a small path down to the River Shiel.

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15.2 km

Singletrack Between Ockle and Gortenfern

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currently unmapped, this section is largely non-technical singletrack footpath. it's ridable on an MTB or lightly loaded gravel bike, but sections are narrow, off-camber, and fairly precarious. it's also permanently …

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18.9 km

Ockle

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A pretty run looking across to the Small Isles

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27.0 km

View of the Hills

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34.8 km

View of Loch Tuath

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Higher up at the top of the descent/climb is a good place to see red deer and white tailed eagles

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35.0 km

View of Ardnamurchan Bay

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A small parking area with good information boards about the local geology etc. and fabulous views!

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38.3 km

Ardnamurchan Distillery

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Great picture spot.
Offers tours and visitor centre

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52.1 km

Salen Jetty Shop & Café

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Lovely little shop/cafe with great coffee, cakes, and other food for those cycling in the area

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54.6 km

Lochan Ruighe a' Bhainne

Lake

61.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.1 km

9.50 km

6.20 km

2.78 km

208 m

Surfaces

40.5 km

12.4 km

8.81 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

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Old Bridge Over River Shiel – Ockle loop from Castle Tioram

Old Bridge Over River Shiel

Singletrack Between Ockle and Gortenfern

Ockle

View of the Hills

View of Loch Tuath

View of Ardnamurchan Bay

Ardnamurchan Distillery

Salen Jetty Shop & Café

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