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Glenelg And Arnisdale

Eilean Donan Castle and Loch Carron loop from Glenelg

Glenelg And Arnisdale

Eilean Donan Castle and Loch Carron loop from Glenelg

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Eilean Donan Castle and Loch Carron loop from Glenelg

04:15

82.1km

1,340m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lochs Duich, Long and Alsh Marine Protected Area

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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15.6 km

View of Loch Duich

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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26.3 km

Eilean Donan Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

There has been a castle on this site since the 12th century. It's been a stronghold on the shore of Loch Duich for several clans until it was destroyed from …

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43.4 km

Duncraig Castle and Loch Carron View

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Nice piece of road with great views of Loch Carron. The road passes Duncraig castle which is well worth having a look at.

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48.4 km

Croft Café

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Good cafe for cyclists. Loads of space outside for when the weather is nice enough.

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50.0 km

View of Loch Carron

Highlight • Lake

Fantatic views across the Loch Carron marine area to Skye. Especially at sunset.

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60.2 km

Skye Bridge

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It is a sneaky little uphill, but the bridge is a great way to get onto and off Skye. Bike path most of the way to protect you from the campers. Views going both ways are excellent.

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77.8 km

Glenelg–Skye Ferry

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The last manually operated turntable ferry in the world! The old Skye ferry runs from April to October across the Kyle Rhea. This has been a crossing place for hundreds …

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82.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.0 km

26.7 km

1.33 km

1.03 km

572 m

392 m

171 m

Surfaces

75.1 km

6.32 km

805 m

Elevation

Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Today

Thursday 18 December

8°C

4°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Eilean Donan Castle and Loch Carron loop from Glenelg

View of Loch Duich

Eilean Donan Castle

Duncraig Castle and Loch Carron View

Croft Café

View of Loch Carron

Skye Bridge

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