Eilean Donan Castle – View of Eilean Donan Castle loop from Shiel Bridge

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Eilean Donan Castle – View of Eilean Donan Castle loop from Shiel Bridge

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Eilean Donan Castle – View of Eilean Donan Castle loop from Shiel Bridge

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23.6km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. 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 5, 2026

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After 11.7 km for 219 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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720 m

View of Loch Duich

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views back over the waters of Loch Duich, can be pretty eerie at times.

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917 m

Shiel Bridge – TGO Challenge Start Point

Highlight • Settlement

Shiel Bridge is a small settlement at head of Loch Duich. It is often our most popular start point as it gives quick access to remote country on relatively good paths and a plethora of Munros for those seeking a high route.

Register: Kintail Lodge Hotel, 01599 511275, reception@kintaillodgehotel.co.uk. Bunkhouse accommodation also available.

Getting there: Citylink bus from Glasgow Buchan Street station. From Inverness train to Kyle of Lochalsh and bus to Shiel Bridge.

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2.06 km

The Pit Stop Café at Shiel Bridge

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe, you can have breakfast, burgers, etc.
And a view of the water.

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11.5 km

Eilean Donan Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

An iconic castle, dating from the 13th Century and originally built to protect Kintail from the Vikings. It has famously featured in several films including James Bond and Highlander.

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11.8 km

Eilean Donan Castle

Highlight • Castle

a magical and exciting place to visit if your passing though, looks wondefull at night when its lit up

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12.0 km

View of Eilean Donan Castle

Highlight • Bridge

The 1986 film "Highlander" with Christopher Lambert made Eilean Donan world famous with his bridge. Actually the scene that takes place there is only very short.
The MacLeod clan sets out for war and rides across the stone bridge, with the walls of the castle rising in the background.
But also James Bond (the world is not enough) and unfortunately only a few seconds and even Bollywood were active here.

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