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Gruids Wood Descent – Track into Gruids Wood loop from Lairg

Mountain biking trails

Gruids Wood Descent – Track into Gruids Wood loop from Lairg

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Gruids Wood Descent – Track into Gruids Wood loop from Lairg

02:18

33.6km

450m

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: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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490 m

Suspension Bridge Over the Shin river

Highlight • Bridge

When riding towards the bridge from the Main road (A836), the final descent to the bridge can be a bit traumatic in wet weather, the surface is very slippery. The …

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1.46 km

Gruids Mill

Ruins

3

12.1 km

Raven's Rock Gorge

Highlight • Gorge

Peaceful spot for a breather before the strenuous uphill.

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4

19.4 km

View of the Kyle of Sutherland

Highlight • River

Views from the Invershin to Ullapool road. It's generally quiet with plenty of passing places to dodge any traffic. Keep an eye out for the plaque to Ferdi of Belgium …

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22.3 km

Inveran Wood

Forest

25.4 km

Achany Wood

Forest

7

26.7 km

Grudie Burn Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Structure

A stone built arch bridge that carries the Shin Falls road over Grudie Burn.

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8

26.9 km

Gruids Wood Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great descent with a couple of sharp bends when travelling west to east. In the other direction, it is a steady climb, nothing too horrendous.

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9

29.2 km

Track into Gruids Wood

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A nice whizz down to the Shin Falls road to finish this section.

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33.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

11.8 km

5.21 km

2.69 km

838 m

284 m

Surfaces

24.6 km

2.92 km

2.71 km

2.69 km

426 m

330 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

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Monday 13 July

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9°C

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