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Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge And Achnacarry

Loch Arkaig & Loch Lochy loop

Bike touring routes & trails

Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge And Achnacarry

Loch Arkaig & Loch Lochy loop

Hard

Loch Arkaig & Loch Lochy loop

05:21

80.1km

590m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: June 6, 2024

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 54.0 km for 32 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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44.4 km

Loch Lochy

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The amusingly-named Loch Lochy is a lovely expanse of water in Lochaber. The area was not always as peaceful as it is today. In 1544, the Battle of the Shirts …

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54.1 km

Gairlochy Bottom Lock, Caledonian Canal

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10 miles flat ride from Neptune’s Gate. There are benches to stop and refresh. You can either backtrack to Neptune’s Gate, or cross the canal and ride back to Neptune’s …

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60.0 km

View of Loch Arkaig

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The start of the road that runs along the side of the loch. Good road but very undulating.

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80.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.2 km

12.5 km

10.3 km

5.82 km

459 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.8 km

13.4 km

4.52 km

3.12 km

419 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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Thursday 7 May

12°C

3°C

49 %

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