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View of Glasnacardoch Bay – The Prince's Cairn loop from Mallaig

View of Glasnacardoch Bay – The Prince's Cairn loop from Mallaig

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View of Glasnacardoch Bay – The Prince's Cairn loop from Mallaig

02:53

57.6km

840m

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: July 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 52.9 km for 185 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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193 m

Mallaig – TGO Challenge Start Point

Highlight • Settlement

Mallaig is a bustling fishing port and is one of the most popular start points, especially with first timers. Many take the ferry to Knoydart which is a spectacular way to start a crossing, but with a little imagination there are routes you can fashion without crossing the water…

Register: West Highland Hotel: 01687 460251, info@westhighlandhotel.co.uk

Getting there: From Fort William take the Scotrail service or the Jacobite Steam train along the West Highland line.

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346 m

The Tea Garden Café

Highlight • Cafe

Really nice place for food and drink where you can sit either inside or outside on the terrace. "You can enjoy your meal in a friendly, warm and pleasant setting. The Café is tastefully decorated with complimenting stone and wood surroundings and the original croft fireplace has been lovingly restored, all creating a memorable experience." Source: mallaigbackpackers.co.uk/the-tea-garden

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1.04 km

View of Glasnacardoch Bay

Highlight • Beach

Scenic views over Glasnacardoch Bay
showcasing dreamy blue & turquoise waters off the coast and beyond.

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19.6 km

Cycle Path Along Loch Nan Uamh

Highlight • Lake

There's this short bike path on one side of the road. The main road is very busy – I've always appreciated any opportunity for a quieter ride!

Unfortunately, the bike path is far too short.

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20.2 km

The Prince's Cairn

Highlight • Historical Site

The Prince's Cairn marks the traditional spot from where Prince Charles Edward Stuart embarked for France from Scotland on 20 September 1746 following the failure of the Jacobite rising of 1745. The cairn is located on the shores of Loch nan Uamh in Lochaber. It was erected in 1956 by the 1745 Association, a historical society dedicated to the study, recording and preservation of memories from the Jacobite period.
Although the cairn commemorates the final departure of the Prince before his exile to France, Loch nan Uamh is also where the Young Pretender first stepped ashore on mainland Great Britain on 25 July 1745 and from where – in April 1746 – he escaped to the Hebrides after the defeat of his forces at the Battle of Culloden.

undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/arisaig/princescairn/index.html

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26.0 km

Lochailort – TGO Challenge Start Point

Highlight • Settlement

The Lochailort Hotel sits at head of the sea loch and gives access to some truly wild country. To the south the rough Ardgour Corbetts and to the north many will walk along Loch Beoraid or over to Oban bothy. All routes are hard going, often pathless but rewarding. It’s a great start point for those with previous Challenge experience but not ideal if this will be your first walk in Scotland.

Register: Lochailort Inn: 01687 470208, enquires@lochailortinn.co.uk

Getting there: Lochailort has its own stop on the beautiful Fort William-Mallaig rail line.

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28.8 km

Eilean na Mòine and Road to the Isles

Highlight • Lake

Dumbledores Grave (from Eilean na Moine)

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53.0 km

Beach

57.6 km

Mallaig Heritage Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

"Conveniently sited alongside Mallaig railway station, Mallaig Heritage Centre is a treasure trove of stories, films, collections and displays, all telling the story of West Lochaber, its people and landscape." Source: mallaigheritage.org.uk - where you'll find much more information like opening hours, admission charges etc.

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57.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.2 km

8.60 km

3.65 km

630 m

259 m

218 m

102 m

Surfaces

55.8 km

1.27 km

396 m

167 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

25°C

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View of Glasnacardoch Bay – The Prince's Cairn loop from Mallaig

Mallaig – TGO Challenge Start Point

The Tea Garden Café

View of Glasnacardoch Bay

Cycle Path Along Loch Nan Uamh

The Prince's Cairn

Lochailort – TGO Challenge Start Point

Eilean na Mòine and Road to the Isles

Mallaig Heritage Centre

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