Beauly is a region in the Scottish Highlands, characterized by its diverse landscapes that include the tranquil River Beauly, the Beauly Firth, and surrounding wooded hills. This varied terrain provides a setting for outdoor activities, from riverside paths to higher moorland trails. The area supports several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, and more, making it a destination for exploring the Highlands.
The Beauly region offers more than 30 routes across several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, hiking, touring cycling, and more. For those seeking outdoor experiences, more than 5,000 visitors have shared their experiences, resulting in an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars. Hikers can explore a range of trails, from woodland circuits and riverside paths like the River Beauly and Lovat Bridge Circular, to more challenging ascents such as Cnoc Croit na Maoile (Ord Hill), with options detailed in guides like Hiking around Beauly. Cyclists will find diverse terrain for road cycling, mountain biking in the surrounding hills, and touring cycling along the Beauly Firth and through ancient woodlands, with specific routes available in Road Cycling Routes around Beauly and MTB Trails around Beauly.
72
Routes
4.6
(64)
Average rating
1303
People visited

5.0
(5)
295
riders
43.1km
01:46
220m
220m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
45
riders
79.4km
03:26
650m
650m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

5.0
(1)
24
riders
102km
04:35
1,040m
1,040m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

6
riders
43.2km
02:14
610m
610m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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4.0
(3)
16
riders
61.1km
04:40
790m
790m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

5.0
(1)
13
riders
35.6km
02:47
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
(2)
16
riders
56.1km
04:03
710m
710m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.5
(2)
5
riders
44.6km
02:25
200m
200m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.0
(6)
50
hikers
5.62km
01:38
140m
140m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.4
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28
hikers
6.66km
01:42
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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18
hikers
6.72km
01:47
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
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22
hikers
6.15km
01:46
160m
160m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3.0
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28
riders
56.4km
04:18
710m
710m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

31
riders
55.5km
03:19
410m
410m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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14
riders
63.6km
04:01
700m
700m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32
runners
7.58km
00:49
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

14
runners
8.29km
00:54
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

7
runners
11.4km
01:12
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.5
(2)
8
riders
38.7km
02:19
320m
320m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
71.9km
04:15
610m
610m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

2
riders
22.7km
01:32
470m
470m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

3.0
(1)
2
riders
23.5km
01:53
540m
540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Beauly offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Hiking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features 35 routes across these sports. More than 5,000 visitors have rated these routes, with an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars.
Beauly provides 7 dedicated road cycling routes. These routes offer diverse landscapes for single-day trips or longer tours. More information on specific routes is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Beauly guide.
Mountain biking is popular in the hills surrounding Beauly, including the Falls of Orrin area. There are 3 mountain biking routes available in the region. Details on these trails can be found in the MTB Trails around Beauly guide.
Beauly offers 8 hiking routes, catering to various abilities. Popular options include woodland circuits, riverside paths, and steeper ascents like Cnoc Croit na Maoile (Ord Hill). Comprehensive information is available in the Hiking around Beauly guide.
Beauly features several easy hiking trails suitable for various fitness levels. The River Beauly and Lovat Bridge Circular is an easy 5-mile (8 km) walk along the river. Further easy routes are detailed in the Easy hikes around Beauly guide.
Yes, Beauly offers family-friendly hiking options. These trails are designed to be accessible and enjoyable for all ages. Specific routes and details can be found in the Family-friendly hikes around Beauly guide.
Beauly has 12 touring cycling routes, making it the most popular cycling discipline in the region. These routes explore the Beauly Firth, the River Beauly, and ancient woodlands. The Cycling around Beauly guide provides more information.
Beauly offers gravel biking opportunities, with 1 dedicated route available. This activity allows exploration of varied terrain beyond paved roads. The Gravel biking around Beauly guide provides details on this route.
Routes in Beauly pass by the tranquil River Beauly, which flows into the Beauly Firth. Other natural features include ancient Caledonian pinewoods, lochs, and the Falls of Orrin. The area also serves as a gateway to Glen Affric.
Beauly is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 5,000 visitors having explored its routes. The 35 available routes have received an average rating of 4.56 out of 5 stars from over 500 ratings.
Komoot offers several guides for Beauly, covering various sports. These include guides for Road Cycling, MTB Trails, Hiking, Touring Cycling, Running Trails, Gravel Biking, Easy Hikes, and Family-friendly Hikes.
The official website for tourism information about Beauly is visitbeauly.org. This resource provides comprehensive details on local attractions, activities, and businesses in the area.
Beauly offers 4 dedicated jogging and running trails. These routes provide opportunities for runners to explore the local landscape. More information on these trails is available in the Running Trails around Beauly guide.

