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Bettyhill, Strathnaver And Altnaharra

Moine House Ruin – Dun Dornaigil Broch loop from Altnaharra

Bettyhill, Strathnaver And Altnaharra

Moine House Ruin – Dun Dornaigil Broch loop from Altnaharra

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Moine House Ruin – Dun Dornaigil Broch loop from Altnaharra

04:19

99.1km

930m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 19, 2026

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Bus stop

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5.49 km

Grummore Settlement – Strathnaver Trail

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Running from Loch Naver through the valley of Strath Naver to Bettyhill is a trail that explores the Pre-clearence communities of the Highlands and earlier Iron Age communities. The trail …

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32.3 km

Strathnaver Valley and the River Naver

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This is the B871 which heads north from Kinbrace over the moorland and up the river Naver valley to the coast at Bettyhill. It follows the Strathnaver valley which is very pretty.

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46.1 km

Coldbackie Beach and View of Rabbit Islands

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A gorgeous white sandy beach that's very likely to be empty. Perfect spot for a break with amazing views north over Tongue Bay to Rabbit Islands and out to the …

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47.6 km

Weavers Cafe

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Great Cafe with views of the sea. Plenty of outdoor and indoor seating and places to leave bikes. Scones with cream and jam are highly recommended.
Open every day 10:00 - 16:00.

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53.4 km

Kyle of Tongue Causeway and Bridge

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This causeway and bridge carry the A838 across the Kyle of Tongue. It was built in 1971 and replaced a 10mile diversion inland on small and windy roads. There was a ferry here, but it closed in 1956.

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65.0 km

Brochs are highly impressive prehistoric buildings, unique to Scotland and found mainly in the north and west. These stone roundhouses date from around 400-200 BC. This broch may have belonged to a wealthy family, demonstrating control of the glen.

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82.4 km

Remote Road Through the Scottish Highlands

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A magnificently remote piece of road. No habitation visible in any direction for miles and miles. Quiet but exposed roads. Pick a fine day for the farthest reaching views.

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99.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.8 km

31.9 km

534 m

Surfaces

98.7 km

366 m

168 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

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