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Mountain biking trails

Strath Vaich Gravel Track – Abhainn a' Ghlinne Bhig Bridge loop from Alness

Mountain biking trails

Strath Vaich Gravel Track – Abhainn a' Ghlinne Bhig Bridge loop from Alness

Hard

4

riders

Strath Vaich Gravel Track – Abhainn a' Ghlinne Bhig Bridge loop from Alness

10:23

117km

1,740m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

17.6 km

The Pink House at Loch Glass

Highlight • Viewpoint

Cracking cycle, hike a bike from bottom of loch glass to basically loch Morie then on to cycle tracks again. Very nice track along river after Loch Morie.

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2

19.2 km

Gravel Track Along the Loch

Highlight • Lake

Nice small gravel 4x4 track along side the loch, easy to cycle/walk.

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20.3 km

Loch Glass

Lake

4

49.6 km

Strath Vaich Gravel Track

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wide landscapes and lonely gravel – Strath Vaich is a stunning place to ride a bike. The road is rough, but it's possible on a gravel bike with wider tyres. Loch Vaich accompanies you to your left as you ride.

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5

58.1 km

Deanich Lodge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Owned by Alladale Estate, Deanich Lodge is one of the most remote lodges in Scotland. Don't expect internet connection here! The landscapes here are spectacular and wild. The River Carron …

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6

58.9 km

Abhainn a' Ghlinne Bhig Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Cracking views down the glens especially on a nice sunny day.

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7

63.3 km

Loch a' Choire Mhoir

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice camping areas with few fishing spots

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8

68.6 km

River Carron Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

The photos don't do them justice!

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81.1 km

Lochan a' Chairn

Lake

10

83.4 km

Old Tarmac Track Through Heather Moors

Highlight • Cycleway

Let's hope the fence doesn't blow over when you are riding this!

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115 km

Coulhill Wood

Forest

B

117 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

86.6 km

19.2 km

6.72 km

2.30 km

1.91 km

819 m

Surfaces

49.7 km

41.0 km

9.66 km

9.45 km

6.02 km

1.73 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 9 July

21°C

12°C

80 %

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