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Ullapool Harbour – Ardmair Beach loop from Ullapool

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Ullapool Harbour – Ardmair Beach loop from Ullapool

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5.0

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Ullapool Harbour – Ardmair Beach loop from Ullapool

05:15

82.6km

980m

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: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.24 km

Ullapool Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good wee hill walk above ullapool, great views of lich Broom and the islands further out. Can connect to the track half way through the village on the main road.

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4.14 km

If you get the chance to try out the North Coast 500 just go for it, just amazing views with nice roads with NO POTHOLES?

This has made me want to return to do the rest of the Scottish 500 route. You might get to find the most northerly palm tree in the world at Tongue... enjoy!

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6.37 km

Ardmair Beach

Highlight • Beach

A tranquil spot lined with white washed holiday cottages on a curved white sandy bay.

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14.6 km

View of Stac Pollaidh from A835 near Strathcanaird

Highlight • Viewpoint

There is a small lay-by on the A835 road near Strathcanaird (north of Ullapool) with information board. Excellent views of surrounding landscape including view towards Stac Pollaidh.

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24.4 km

Loch with Sandy Beach

Highlight • Beach

43.7 km

Port a Bhaigh Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Port a Bhaigh campsite is family run in the township of Altandhu on the Coigach peninsula approx 5 miles from the Township of Achiltibuie.

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51.2 km

Dubh-Lochan

Lake

55.2 km

Loch Bad a' Ghaill

Highlight • Lake

64.2 km

View of Loch Lurgainn

Highlight • Viewpoint

The C1047 is one of the best roads you'll ever ride. Take it as a detour from the A835 if travelling north from Ullapool. You can continue up via Drumbeg and rejoin the NC500 route (clockwise) just south of the Kylesku bridge.

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82.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.7 km

29.6 km

1.26 km

Surfaces

70.1 km

12.0 km

474 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

20°C

12°C

73 %

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Ullapool Harbour – Ardmair Beach loop from Ullapool

Ullapool Harbour

View of Ullapool

Ardmair Beach

View of Stac Pollaidh from A835 near Strathcanaird

Loch with Sandy Beach

Port a Bhaigh Campsite

Loch Bad a' Ghaill

View of Loch Lurgainn

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