Scenic Uphill Switchbacks – Descent Into Dores loop from Merkinch
Scenic Uphill Switchbacks – Descent Into Dores loop from Merkinch
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Scenic Uphill Switchbacks – Descent Into Dores loop from Merkinch
03:03
54.0km
630m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: June 19, 2026
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After 28.4 km for 6.46 km
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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14.1 km
Scenic Uphill Switchbacks
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Tip by
19.3 km
Descent Into Dores
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
22.5 km
Loch Duntelchaig
Highlight • Lake
Tip by
28.0 km
Loch Ruthven
Highlight • Natural Monument
Tip by
39.3 km
Scenic Singletrack Road South of Inverness
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Tip by
54.0 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
38.5 km
7.78 km
4.88 km
1.63 km
914 m
246 m
Surfaces
33.7 km
13.0 km
6.74 km
517 m
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Elevation
Highest point (360 m)
Lowest point (10 m)
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Weather
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Friday 26 June
23°C
13°C
78 %
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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h
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