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Contin Village Store – Meig Dam loop from Strathpeffer

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Contin Village Store – Meig Dam loop from Strathpeffer

Moderate

5.0

(1)

12

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Contin Village Store – Meig Dam loop from Strathpeffer

02:30

35.6km

360m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

527 m

Strathpeffer Railway Station & Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The station served the fashionable spa in Victorian times, but both world wars I and II killed this off. Last passenger train ran in 1946, but the station is beautifully restored with museum and tea room.

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2

2.55 km

Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

Nice path along the woods - some tree roots and loose stones on the path.

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3

3.66 km

Forest Path Between Jamestown and Contin

Highlight • Trail

Nice shortcut between Jamestown and Contin - can be muddy after rain.
The path starts behind the parking lot on the left side of the house. It looks like private …

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4

6.18 km

Riverside Chalets & Campsite, Contin

Highlight • Rest Area

Small Riverside Campside in Contin hidden behind the local store.

Campside is situated in the Highland village of Contin , Strathpeffer in the heart of Scotland ideally situated for Loch …

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5

6.18 km

Contin Village Store

Highlight • Rest Area

Open 6am - 7pm Monday - Friday, Saturday 7:30am - 5pm, Sunday 8am - 4pm.

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6

16.4 km

Meig Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

Scotland is famous for its dams and hydropower and this is a great example. It dams the Meig river to create Loch Meig. Great views all around.

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18.2 km

Loch Meig

Lake

28.2 km

Achilty Henge

Archaeological Site

9

33.4 km

View of Loch Kinellan

Highlight • Viewpoint

Good spot for a packed lunch with views of Loch Kinellan and its wildlife.

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B

35.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

5.80 km

4.93 km

1.91 km

436 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

8.46 km

7.25 km

453 m

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Highest point (160 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Friday 26 June

23°C

12°C

83 %

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