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Garve And District

The Midge Bite Cafe – View of Gairloch Beach loop from Garve

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Garve And District

The Midge Bite Cafe – View of Gairloch Beach loop from Garve

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16

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The Midge Bite Cafe – View of Gairloch Beach loop from Garve

06:28

149km

1,240m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: February 5, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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25.9 km

The Midge Bite Cafe

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A brilliant place for a stop in Achnasheen with an even better name! Handily it's also on the NC500 route. Watch out though as it closes periodically over the winter months, midge season only!

Check out more at instagram.com/midgebitecafe/?hl=en-gb

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41.4 km

The Gorse Bush Cafe

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This is the best cafe you will visit in a million years!

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45.5 km

Loch Maree Benches and Viewpoint

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There are benches by the Loch where you can stop, make a brew and enjoy the views!
Just watch out for midges !!!!

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72.0 km

View of Gairloch Beach

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Beautiful expansive sandy beach situated on Loch Gairloch

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118 km

Achnasheen Railway Station

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pleasant station

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145 km

Black Water River and Stone Bridge Near Garve

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A short hike-a-bike to get to the top

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149 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

143 km

4.49 km

804 m

255 m

175 m

Surfaces

146 km

2.60 km

619 m

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Wednesday 6 May

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6°C

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