Mermaid of the North Statue – Shandwick Stone loop from Tarrel House

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Mermaid of the North Statue – Shandwick Stone loop from Tarrel House

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Mermaid of the North Statue – Shandwick Stone loop from Tarrel House

01:58

32.4km

140m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Guest House

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8.19 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.

Tip by

8.76 km

Balintore Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

nice wee harbour, good few wee boats about the village

Tip by

10.2 km

Shandwick Stone

Highlight • Monument

worth a look, you can go inside but you have to phone someone to let you in. number is on the door.

Tip by

22.3 km

Loch Eye

Highlight • Lake

wee pier along from this photo

Tip by

32.4 km

End point

Guest House

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.8 km

6.72 km

Surfaces

15.0 km

12.8 km

4.62 km

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

11°C

6°C

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Mermaid of the North Statue – Shandwick Stone loop from Tarrel House

Mermaid of the North Statue

Balintore Harbour

Shandwick Stone

Loch Eye

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