Glenelg–Skye Ferry – Glenelg Shop loop from Glenelg

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Glenelg–Skye Ferry – Glenelg Shop loop from Glenelg

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Glenelg–Skye Ferry – Glenelg Shop loop from Glenelg

00:56

8.85km

50m

Running

Moderate run. 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 4, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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368 m

Bernera Barracks

Highlight • Historical Site

Old English barracks build after the Jacobite risings in 1700. Build to house garrisons, controlling the region and the crossing to Skye. Now inaccessible, fenced off and in poor condition... …

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2.12 km

Glenelg Bay

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

This quiet section of tarmac connects the village of Glenelg to the small ferry port, connecting it to Skye during the summer months. Looking across the beach down the Sound …

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3.42 km

Glenelg–Skye Ferry

Highlight • Bridge

The Glenachulish is a turntable ferry on Kylerhea narrows between Kylerhea on the Scottish mainland and the Isle of Skye, operating on a summer timetable where the distance between island …

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7.53 km

Glenelg Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Lovely little supermarket in the small town of Glenelg.
Typical small town stuff. Old lady behind the counter, small stock, high prices... but might be exactly what you need when passing through ;)

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7.86 km

View of Glenelg village and the Isle of Skye

Highlight • Settlement

Beautifully situated village overlooking the Island of Skye

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8.05 km

Glenelg War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Glenelg War Memorial is a war memorial located just south of Glenelg village, overlooking Glenelg Bay, near Kyle of Lochalsh. It was built in 1920 and is composed of …

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8.29 km

Glenelg TGO Challenge Start Point

Highlight • Settlement

Glenelg is lovely village facing Skye offering the chance to explore some beautiful remote country. Not as easy to access as some but well worth the effort. It has an …

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8.75 km

Glenelg Inn

Highlight • Pub

Your typical nice little pub in the small village of Glenelg. Nice place to get yourself filled up and ready to go... or linger a little bit longer if you're having a good time ;)

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8.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.45 km

588 m

545 m

275 m

Surfaces

7.40 km