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View of Loch Duich – Glenelg–Kylerhea Ferry loop from Shiel Bridge

View of Loch Duich – Glenelg–Kylerhea Ferry loop from Shiel Bridge

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View of Loch Duich – Glenelg–Kylerhea Ferry loop from Shiel Bridge

02:07

38.6km

790m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Lochs Duich, Long and Alsh Marine Protected Area

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Start point

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1.20 km

View of Loch Duich

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Lovely views back over the waters of Loch Duich, can be pretty eerie at times.

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2.50 km

View of Loch Duich from Bealach Ratagan

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The Bealach Ratagan climb from Shiel Bridge is a short but steep Highland ascent, averaging 9% with punishing ramps hitting 18%. The narrow, winding road climbs sharply with dense forest …

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17.9 km

Glenelg Bay

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This quiet section of tarmac connects the village of Glenelg to the small ferry port, connecting it to Skye during the summer months. Looking across the beach down the Sound …

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19.3 km

Glenelg–Kylerhea Ferry

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Unique ferry with a hand pushed turning system. Apparently there used to be a lot of these ferry's throughout the UK, but this is the last one still operational. Great …

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31.9 km

View of Loch Duich from Mam Ratagan

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The climb up to this point will have your heart pounding... but it's worth it. The descent is interesting, the speed will have to testing your brakes, a lot!

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32.1 km

View from the Old Military Road Towards Loch Duich

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It's a hard slog up the Old Military Road to the scenic point marked on the Ordnance Survey map, but it's worth the climb.

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33.8 km

Old Military Road Stone Bridge

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The original plan was to go from Glen Shiel campsite up the valley towards Meallan Odhar and under the Forcan Ridge. But the weather forecast warned of cloud cover at …

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33.9 km

View of the Five Sisters of Kintail

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Nice and twisty/climb descent in either direction, with great views around every corner. Well worth the effort to get to the top though.

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38.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.9 km

3.75 km

Surfaces

38.6 km

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 31 May

16°C

9°C

93 %

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View of Loch Duich – Glenelg–Kylerhea Ferry loop from Shiel Bridge

View of Loch Duich

View of Loch Duich from Bealach Ratagan

Glenelg Bay

Glenelg–Kylerhea Ferry

View of Loch Duich from Mam Ratagan

View from the Old Military Road Towards Loch Duich

Old Military Road Stone Bridge

View of the Five Sisters of Kintail

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