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View of Gairloch Beach – Gruinard Beach loop from Garve

View of Gairloch Beach – Gruinard Beach loop from Garve

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View of Gairloch Beach – Gruinard Beach loop from Garve

07:49

175km

1,740m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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25.9 km

The Midge Bite Cafe

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A brilliant place for a stop in Achnasheen with an even better name! Handily it's also on the NC500 route. Watch out though as it closes periodically over the winter months, midge season only!

Check out more at instagram.com/midgebitecafe/?hl=en-gb

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41.4 km

The Gorse Bush Cafe

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This is the best cafe you will visit in a million years!

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45.5 km

Loch Maree Benches and Viewpoint

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There are benches by the Loch where you can stop, make a brew and enjoy the views!
Just watch out for midges !!!!

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72.0 km

View of Gairloch Beach

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Beautiful expansive sandy beach situated on Loch Gairloch

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99.4 km

View of the Coast Near Loch Ewe

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102 km

Gruinard Beach

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Scenic viewpoint with parking for a few cars.

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157 km

Glascarnoch Reservoir and Dam

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A scenic place to stop for a picnic

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171 km

Black Water River and Stone Bridge Near Garve

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A short hike-a-bike to get to the top

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175 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

171 km

2.72 km

804 m

255 m

215 m

Surfaces

173 km

1.17 km

659 m

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Highest point (330 m)

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View of Gairloch Beach – Gruinard Beach loop from Garve

The Midge Bite Cafe

The Gorse Bush Cafe

Loch Maree Benches and Viewpoint

View of Gairloch Beach

View of the Coast Near Loch Ewe

Gruinard Beach

Glascarnoch Reservoir and Dam

Black Water River and Stone Bridge Near Garve

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