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Lochan a’ Chairn – Diebidale Valley loop from Balblair Distillery

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Lochan a’ Chairn – Diebidale Valley loop from Balblair Distillery

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Lochan a’ Chairn – Diebidale Valley loop from Balblair Distillery

05:41

78.2km

910m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

33.0 km

Lochan a’ Chairn

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake in the wilderness

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2

37.0 km

Pass Summit View

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful remote landscape

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3

38.8 km

Gravel Road Along the Diebidale River

Highlight • Trail

Good rideable gravel road

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4

42.0 km

Diebidale Valley

Highlight • Trail

Nice and quiet, no motorized vehicles

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5

47.1 km

River Carron

Highlight • River

Small waterfall, nice spot for a short breather.

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6

48.6 km

Quiet Road Along the River Carron

Highlight • River

A good surface and hardly a car in sight make this a very nice road to ride along. Continual views of the river also help.

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7

58.4 km

View of the River Carron from Carron Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Good views of salmon rivers along here

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61.1 km

Gearrchoille Community Wood

Forest

9

64.1 km

View of the Dornoch Firth from the A836

Highlight • Viewpoint

The A638 along the southern bank of the firth of Dornoch riding from the sea at Tain inland to Bonar Bridge. There is the A949 on the northern bank of the firth and both roads are fairly quiet and reasonably wide.

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71.5 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

78.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.4 km

22.5 km

4.96 km

1.48 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

38.6 km

19.5 km

18.1 km

2.06 km

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Friday 16 October

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