Fairy Glen Falls – Fairy Glen Waterfall loop from Conon Bridge

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Fairy Glen Falls – Fairy Glen Waterfall loop from Conon Bridge

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Fairy Glen Falls – Fairy Glen Waterfall loop from Conon Bridge

04:34

72.4km

720m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 25.2 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.37 km

Glen Brier Hotel

Highlight • Pub

Conon Bridge is a small village in the Highland region of Scotland. The current Gaelic name is likely a neologism: the bridge was not built until the early 19th century and some early gravestones show the name sgudal or scuddle. One suggested source is the Old Norse "sku dal", valley of the fine views.

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12.1 km

Black Isle Brewery

Highlight • Structure

The Black Isle is known for its breweries, and this is a good one. The shop is open for carry outs.

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20.6 km

Rosehaugh East Drive

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice gravel road

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23.6 km

Beach

25.2 km

Fortrose Cathedral Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Standing in a grassy square at the heart of Fortrose, the atmospheric ruins of Fortrose Cathedral date back to the 1300s, although the diocese of Ross is thought to have existed since around 700.

Only a small portion of the original building still stands, but the delicate stone vaulting and remains of some window tracery are still clearly visible.

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26.9 km

View of Kirkhill Church

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice road through the village

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28.9 km

Fairy Glen Falls

Highlight • Waterfall

Nice little waterfall worth a visit

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29.0 km

Fairy Glen Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful falls make the highlight of walking through the glen. Lots of wildlife to be seen.

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29.1 km

Markie Burn Waterfalls

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's worth getting off your bike to visit these picturesque waterfalls. The Markie Burn is surrounded by deciduous woodland straight from the pages of a fairytale. As you wonder through the Rosemarkie glen, look out for fulmars and jackdaws who like to nest here, especially in spring.

The burn is made up of deep pools, rapids and waterfalls. There's a path running along beside it, but it's not suitable for bikes.

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