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Elphin Tearoom – View of Loch Lurgainn loop from Post Box

Elphin Tearoom – View of Loch Lurgainn loop from Post Box

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Elphin Tearoom – View of Loch Lurgainn loop from Post Box

03:29

71.5km

830m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 4.75 km for 95 m

After 4.89 km for 95 m

After 37.3 km for 210 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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757 m

Elphin Tearoom

Highlight • Cafe

The Elphin tearoom is cyclist friendly and does a great selection of cakes, breakfasts and lunches. There is also a small farm shop if you need to pick up something …

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4.86 km

Viewpoint at Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve

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Knockan Crag ("crag of the small hill") is the site of the first thrust fault discovered (and eventually to be understood as such) anywhere in the world. The crag recognised …

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34.4 km

Fuaran Bar

Highlight • Restaurant

Don't serve food until 5. Only refueling stop after first 5k. Good selection of crisps and nuts saved the day. Also sell Mars Bars!

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37.4 km

Dolphin Watching Spot on the Polbain Coast

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Big open space along the wild and rugged Polbain coastline, which makes a perfect spot for dolphin watching.

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45.1 km

Dubh-Lochan

Lake

58.1 km

View of Loch Lurgainn

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The C1047 is one of the best roads you'll ever ride. Take it as a detour from the A835 if travelling north from Ullapool. You can continue up via Drumbeg …

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71.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

52.4 km

18.1 km

385 m

342 m

223 m

Surfaces

58.9 km

11.9 km

223 m

218 m

186 m

Elevation

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Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 6 July

16°C

12°C

76 %

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Elphin Tearoom – View of Loch Lurgainn loop from Post Box

Elphin Tearoom

Viewpoint at Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve

Fuaran Bar

Dolphin Watching Spot on the Polbain Coast

View of Loch Lurgainn

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