View of Loch Stack and Arkle – Lochan Sgeireach loop from Achfary

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View of Loch Stack and Arkle – Lochan Sgeireach loop from Achfary

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View of Loch Stack and Arkle – Lochan Sgeireach loop from Achfary

04:13

39.2km

1,130m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.58 km

View of Loch Stack and Arkle

Highlight • Summit

Good views towards Loch Stack with Arkle mountain behind.

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7.51 km

Abhainn an Loin

Highlight • River

Great view of the col up the valley.

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10.6 km

Bealach na Fèithe

Mountain Pass

11.4 km

Stream Crossing on Hillside Trail

Highlight • Trail

One of the rideable parts! Although I guess decent riders with strong legs could ride the whole way up.

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15.6 km

Clapper Bridge Over River in Northern Scotland

Highlight • Historical Site

Perfect flat-topped rock for lunch stop or just for sitting and contemplating the ambience. It is right next to an exquisitely made clapper bridge that has been topped off with a concrete surface.

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16.1 km

Winding Track in the Scottish Highlands

Highlight • Viewpoint

Ultimately, heads up to the col above the woodlands on the right hand side of the valley, a tough little climb, but probably straightforward on an e-bike!

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24.6 km

Lochan Sgeireach

Highlight • Natural

a long section 7-8km of unrideable bog and rock chunks. might be ridable for a proficient mountain biker with plus size tires.

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30.0 km

Bealach Horn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bealach Horn is a key milestone for anyone walking Foinaven from Lone. It marks the end of the wide 'easy' trail and the start of a series of deep peat …

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30.1 km

Mountain Descent Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

All that hard work was worth it for this descent.
The first half is fun and flowy.
Keep your wits about you on the second section. It is pretty chunky and loose - but a lot of fun!

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