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Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin – River Affric loop from Glen Affric

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Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin – River Affric loop from Glen Affric

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Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin – River Affric loop from Glen Affric

01:52

22.9km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.1 km for 87 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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91 m

Glen Affric Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

A car park isn't usually a hiker's idea of a Highlight but in this case it's warranted. This is because there are no more public roads west of here, as …

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101 m

View of River Affric from Car Park

Highlight • River

The car park at the western end of the road, you can't drive any further west. The viewpoint from the car park, looking either way up or down the valley, is great.

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3

480 m

Affric Lodge Junction

Highlight • Bridge

Unless you want to add a significant amount to your cycle, of you want to head east on the northern shore turn right here, you are not allowed to go over the bridge at Affric Lodge

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8.58 km

Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin

Highlight • Viewpoint

Encircled by lovely Scots pine and boasting fine Highland scenery, Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin is a gorgeous body of water. A minor road runs along its northern shore, while forestry …

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10.6 km

View of Loch Beinn a’ Mheadhoin and Glen Affric

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy stunning views into Glen Affric from this viewpoint above the dam. Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin extends into the distance, surrounded by Munros and well-restored ancient Caledonian Pine forest, the largest of its type in Scotland.

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6

10.8 km

Glen Affric Viewpoint

Highlight • Forest

Awesome views up Glen Affric and across to the surrounding mountains from this point off the main track.

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12.1 km

River Affric

Highlight • Natural

Wild nature

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13.6 km

Affric Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

18.9 km

Loch Beinn a' Mheadhoin

Lake

B

22.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

10.6 km

209 m

104 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

10.6 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

12°C

4°C

38 %

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