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Lochan a’ Chairn – Diebidale Valley loop from Strathy

Lochan a’ Chairn – Diebidale Valley loop from Strathy

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Lochan a’ Chairn – Diebidale Valley loop from Strathy

04:12

69.4km

720m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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16.2 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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18.6 km

Lochan a’ Chairn

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake in the wilderness

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24.3 km

Gravel Road Along the Diebidale River

Highlight • Trail

Good rideable gravel road

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27.6 km

Diebidale Valley

Highlight • Trail

Nice and quiet, no motorized vehicles

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34.0 km

Quiet Road Along the River Carron

Highlight • River

A good surface and hardly a car in sight make this a very nice road to ride along. Continual views of the river also help.

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34.8 km

Very quiet and traffic free road running alongside the river. Plenty of sheep for company and maybe the odd coo (highland cow) to spot. There's a nice foot bridge to explore and some benches nearby for a rest.

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45.6 km

Ardgay Stores & Highland Cafe

Highlight • Rest Area

Great village store for overnight supplies and coffee/cake stop.

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48.9 km

View of the Dornoch Firth from the A836

Highlight • Viewpoint

The A638 along the southern bank of the firth of Dornoch riding from the sea at Tain inland to Bonar Bridge. There is the A949 on the northern bank of …

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56.2 km

Viewpoint

69.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.7 km

22.8 km

4.88 km

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

23.2 km

19.0 km

110 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

14°C

9°C

97 %

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Lochan a’ Chairn – Diebidale Valley loop from Strathy

Old Tarmac Track Through Heather Moors

Lochan a’ Chairn

Gravel Road Along the Diebidale River

Diebidale Valley

Quiet Road Along the River Carron

River Carron

Ardgay Stores & Highland Cafe

View of the Dornoch Firth from the A836

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