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Gairloch Beach – View of Loch Tollie loop from Loch a’ Bharranaich

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United Kingdom

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Torridon And Kinlochewe

Gairloch Beach – View of Loch Tollie loop from Loch a’ Bharranaich

Hard

4.5

(4)

riders

Gairloch Beach – View of Loch Tollie loop from Loch a’ Bharranaich

05:56

96.0km

970m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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After 38.6 km for 54 m

Customers only

After 57.5 km for 54 m

Customers only

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Start point

Parking

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2.36 km

View of Loch Clair

Highlight • Lake

Loch Claire in absolute wonderful landscape

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38.3 km

View of Gairloch Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful expansive sandy beach situated on Loch Gairloch

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39.1 km

Gairloch Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are a few shops in Gairloch if you need to re-supply. And a few pubs to if you need to re-hydrate.

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44.3 km

View of Loch Tollie

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some of the best views you'll find in the UK. Loch Tollie is the large body of water next to the road.

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48.1 km

Poolewe Post Box

Highlight • Structure

Nice store (Mace), small but well organized and very cute family cafe right across the street.

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71.8 km

View of Loch Maree

Highlight • Lake

Great views of Loch Maree and the Nature Reserve Islands. The loch contains over 60 islands, some of which have their own lochs, something that occurs nowhere else in the UK.

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79.3 km

Old Stone Bridges Over the River Grudie

Highlight • Historical Site

Two old bridges on the River Grudie - situated close to Loch Maree - nice place - it is also possible to stay here.

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88.5 km

Gorsebush Café

Highlight • Cafe

Delightful little cafe, much-loved among cyclists and hikers of the area and beyond, offering lots of local charm, great food and drink in quaint crockery.

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96.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

95.6 km

324 m

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

95.7 km

342 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 8 July

18°C

12°C

27 %

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Gairloch Beach – View of Loch Tollie loop from Loch a’ Bharranaich

View of Loch Clair

View of Gairloch Beach

Gairloch Beach

View of Loch Tollie

Poolewe Post Box

View of Loch Maree

Old Stone Bridges Over the River Grudie

Gorsebush Café

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