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View of Eilean Bàn Lighthouse – Kyle of Lochalsh loop from Shiel Bridge

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View of Eilean Bàn Lighthouse – Kyle of Lochalsh loop from Shiel Bridge

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View of Eilean Bàn Lighthouse – Kyle of Lochalsh loop from Shiel Bridge

05:43

83.3km

1,440m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 5, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 20.3 km for 658 m

Open: • April-June: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM • July-August: 10:00 AM-7:00 PM • September-October: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM (otherwise closed)

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

2.40 km

River Shiel

Lake

5.42 km

Ratagan Forest

Forest

3

7.61 km

View of Loch Duich from Mam Ratagan

Highlight • Viewpoint

The climb up to this point will have your heart pounding... but it's worth it. The descent is interesting, the speed will have to testing your brakes, a lot!

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4

20.9 km

Glenelg–Kylerhea Ferry

Highlight • Bridge

The ferry runs every twenty minutes and I missed it by a minute! Lovely crew, they came back for me and I was the only passenger on the return trip.

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24.9 km

Bealach Udal

Mountain Pass

6

35.0 km

Hidden Campsite

Highlight • Natural

There is a hidden side street next to the main street. This is a good place to sleep if you can't find anything else

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7

38.1 km

View of Eilean Bàn Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Spectacular viewpoint of the disused Eilean Ban lighthouse nestled on rocks and surrounded by beautiful patches of turquoise water.

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8

40.0 km

Kyle of Lochalsh

Highlight • River

The gateway to the Isle of Skye. The Kyle is a good place to stop before cycling over the bridge and onto Skye. Great views across to the isand and plenty of cafes and pubs to refuel.

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9

49.8 km

Plockton – TGO Challenge Start Point

Highlight • Settlement

Plockton is a very pretty village which actually faces east! Another lightly used start point as routes out are not initially obvious but a bit of invention and a sense …

Tip by

10

49.9 km

Plockton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice town with all you need for a stop over night....a chippy, restaurants and a few places to stay the night. Great views over the sea loch

Tip by

11

56.0 km

Stromeferry to Kyle of Lochalsh Coast Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet alternative coast road between Stromeferry and Kyle of Lochalsh.

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72.5 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

78.5 km

Loch Duich

Bay

B

83.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.4 km

19.5 km

3.62 km

1.36 km

1.21 km

355 m

Surfaces

69.3 km

10.8 km

2.25 km

< 100 m

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Wednesday 14 October

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6°C

84 %

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