Struy is a small village, with an inn and 19th Century Church. A little to the North lies Struy bridge, crossing the River Farrar and built by Thomas Telford.

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21.4 km

Climb from Struy to Loch Orrin Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Update: the Hydro Bothy has been demolished.

The Hydro Bothy is well known in bikepacking circles, formerly a cement store for the pipeline to Orrin Reservoir. It's anything but glamorous, …

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37.2 km

Descent from Hydro Bothy to Orrin Dam

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

This descent is worth the steep ascent required to reach it. You will bike past Loch Orrin on the way, which is a part of a hydroelectric scheme, and keep …

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61.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.1 km

9.82 km

7.55 km

4.31 km

732 m

632 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

17.1 km

11.2 km

3.41 km

3.22 km

922 m

Elevation

Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

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