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Kyle of Lochalsh – View of Eilean Donan Castle loop from Loch Duich

Kyle of Lochalsh – View of Eilean Donan Castle loop from Loch Duich

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Kyle of Lochalsh – View of Eilean Donan Castle loop from Loch Duich

01:41

39.5km

260m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.5 km for 130 m

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Start point

Parking

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17.5 km

Kyle of Lochalsh

Highlight • Lake

The last town on the mainland before heading over the bridge to Skye. Plenty of cafe, pub and hotel options if needed. You can ride right onto the bridge and …

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17.6 km

Kyle of Lochalsh

Highlight • River

The gateway to the Isle of Skye. The Kyle is a good place to stop before cycling over the bridge and onto Skye. Great views across to the isand and plenty of cafes and pubs to refuel.

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19.7 km

Skye Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

It is a sneaky little uphill, but the bridge is a great way to get onto and off Skye. Bike path most of the way to protect you from the campers. Views going both ways are excellent.

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19.9 km

View of Eilean Bàn Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Spectacular viewpoint of the disused Eilean Ban lighthouse nestled on rocks and surrounded by beautiful patches of turquoise water.

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35.7 km

View of Eilean Donan Castle

Highlight • Bridge

The 1986 film "Highlander" with Christopher Lambert made Eilean Donan world famous with his bridge. Actually the scene that takes place there is only very short.
The MacLeod clan sets …

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35.8 km

Eilean Donan Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

An iconic castle, dating from the 13th Century and originally built to protect Kintail from the Vikings. It has famously featured in several films including James Bond and Highlander.

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39.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.9 km

2.32 km

1.60 km

636 m

495 m

450 m

116 m

Surfaces

38.1 km

1.00 km

138 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Saturday 30 May

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Kyle of Lochalsh – View of Eilean Donan Castle loop from Loch Duich

Kyle of Lochalsh

Kyle of Lochalsh

Skye Bridge

View of Eilean Bàn Lighthouse

View of Eilean Donan Castle

Eilean Donan Castle

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