Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 6, 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

Train Station

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13.7 km

Eilean Donan Castle

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If you've seen a postcard of a loch side castle in Scotland then it's probably Eilean Donan. One of the most famous sites in Scotland thanks to roles in film …

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32.0 km

View of Loch Duich from Mam Ratagan

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The climb up to this point will have your heart pounding... but it's worth it. The descent is interesting, the speed will have to testing your brakes, a lot!

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45.2 km

Glenelg–Kylerhea Ferry

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The ferry runs every twenty minutes and I missed it by a minute! Lovely crew, they came back for me and I was the only passenger on the return trip.

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64.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.8 km

15.8 km

4.87 km

4.73 km

2.40 km

656 m

198 m

132 m

Surfaces

47.3 km

9.20 km

4.57 km

3.54 km

Elevation

Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Thursday 27 November

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