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Mermaid of the North Statue – Tain War Memorial loop from Inver

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Mermaid of the North Statue – Tain War Memorial loop from Inver

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Mermaid of the North Statue – Tain War Memorial loop from Inver

04:26

101km

720m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

11.1 km

Mermaid of the North Statue

Highlight • Monument

The Mermaid of the North is a Balintore legend and well worth stopping to look at. You can paddle out to her if you dare to brave the water.

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54.1 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

3

61.5 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 …

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4

62.9 km

View of Bonar Bridge

Highlight • River

5

64.8 km

Ardgay Stores & Highland Cafe

Highlight • Rest Area

Great village store for overnight supplies and coffee/cake stop.

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6

66.2 km

The HUB Café

Highlight • Cafe

Possibly the only reliably open cafe with hot food and drink locally and welcomes wet cyclists

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7

66.4 km

Bonar Bridge (Modern Arch Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

Crossing the Kyle of Sutherland into or out of Bonar Bridge, there are great views on either side. The 'new' metal bridge is juxtaposed against the ancient town.

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73.2 km

Ledmore Wod

Forest

75.7 km

Coille Baile na Creige

Forest

10

85.9 km

Dornoch Firth Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Dornoch Firth Bridge was opened in 1991 replacing a 42km trip inland to Bonar Bridge. The 44m long bridge carries the A9 road across the Dornoch Firth.

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11

91.4 km

Tain War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

One of the oldest towns in Scotland. A good place to stop and stock up in one of the many cafes, pubs or shops.

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B

101 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.9 km

29.3 km

1.93 km

Surfaces

84.7 km

16.0 km

448 m

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Tuesday 13 October

17°C

7°C

95 %

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