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View of Loch Duich – Glenelg Inn loop from Ornsay

View of Loch Duich – Glenelg Inn loop from Ornsay

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View of Loch Duich – Glenelg Inn loop from Ornsay

04:54

96.2km

1,540m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 27.2 km for 658 m

Open: • April-June: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM • July-August: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM • September-October: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

After 68.4 km for 658 m

Open: • April-June: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM • July-August: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM • September-October: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

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Start point

Bus stop

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27.9 km

Glenelg–Kylerhea Ferry

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Unique ferry with a hand pushed turning system. Apparently there used to be a lot of these ferry's throughout the UK, but this is the last one still operational. Great …

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42.5 km

View of the Five Sisters of Kintail

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Nice and twisty/climb descent in either direction, with great views around every corner. Well worth the effort to get to the top though.

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45.6 km

River Shiel

Lake

46.6 km

View of Loch Duich

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Lovely views back over the waters of Loch Duich, can be pretty eerie at times.

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46.8 km

Shiel Bridge – TGO Challenge Start Point

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Shiel Bridge is a small settlement at head of Loch Duich. It is often our most popular start point as it gives quick access to remote country on relatively good …

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48.3 km

View of Loch Duich from Bealach Ratagan

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The Bealach Ratagan climb from Shiel Bridge is a short but steep Highland ascent, averaging 9% with punishing ramps hitting 18%. The narrow, winding road climbs sharply with dense forest …

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52.7 km

Mam Ratagan

Mountain Pass

63.3 km

Glenelg TGO Challenge Start Point

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Glenelg is lovely village facing Skye offering the chance to explore some beautiful remote country. Not as easy to access as some but well worth the effort. It has an …

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64.0 km

Glenelg Inn

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Your typical nice little pub in the small village of Glenelg. Nice place to get yourself filled up and ready to go... or linger a little bit longer if you're having a good time ;)

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73.0 km

Bealach Udal

Mountain Pass

96.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.7 km

29.9 km

1.00 km

673 m

Surfaces

90.7 km

4.20 km

1.19 km

148 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

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View of Loch Duich – Glenelg Inn loop from Ornsay

Glenelg–Kylerhea Ferry

View of the Five Sisters of Kintail

View of Loch Duich

Shiel Bridge – TGO Challenge Start Point

View of Loch Duich from Bealach Ratagan

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