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From Altnabreac railway station to Loch More loop

Mountain biking trails

From Altnabreac railway station to Loch More loop

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From Altnabreac railway station to Loch More loop

05:53

87.3km

620m

Expert mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Train Station

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69.4 km

Dale Mill on the River Thurso

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Dale Mill sits on the River Thurso and houses a hydroelectric generator that powers the heating in the nearby Dale House. Being built in 1919 it was ahead of its time.

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78.8 km

Stone Bridge Over Loch More

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Loch More is a natural fresh water loch that is fed by the River Thurso. The loch is damned at the north end which increased the overall water volume held. …

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87.2 km

Altnabreac Railway Station

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Altnabreac railway station is an incredibly rural station on the Far North Line which is 133 miles down the line from Inverness. The reason behind the stations construction remains a …

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87.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.9 km

34.6 km

13.0 km

583 m

184 m

Surfaces

30.1 km

26.5 km

21.9 km

6.77 km

1.88 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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