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Plockton Bay and Harbour – Plockton loop from Loch Alsh

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Plockton Bay and Harbour – Plockton loop from Loch Alsh

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Plockton Bay and Harbour – Plockton loop from Loch Alsh

02:15

32.1km

610m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 21.6 km for 19 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.8 km

Stromeferry to Kyle of Lochalsh Coast Road

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet alternative coast road between Stromeferry and Kyle of Lochalsh.

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16.9 km

Duncraig Castle and Loch Carron View

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Nice piece of road with great views of Loch Carron. The road passes Duncraig castle which is well worth having a look at.

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21.6 km

View of Loch Carron and Duncraig

Highlight • Trail

While the little monument you see from the roadside may not look like much, walk up to it and follow the little trail that leads into the woodland behind the …

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22.1 km

Plockton Bay and Harbour

Highlight • Lake

Nice little town near Skye. Nice view over the bay, to Duncraig castle, boat trips from the harbour and more...

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22.2 km

Plockton – TGO Challenge Start Point

Highlight • Settlement

Plockton is a very pretty village which actually faces east! Another lightly used start point as routes out are not initially obvious but a bit of invention and a sense …

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22.3 km

Plockton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice town with all you need for a stop over night....a chippy, restaurants and a few places to stay the night. Great views over the sea loch

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30.2 km

Balmacara Square Gallery and Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Balmacara Square is a lovely little village that comes with a great little gallery and a coffee shop. Well worth the stop after a stroll.

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30.2 km

Set at the heart of the Balmacara Estate, Balmacara Square is a pretty cluster of white-painted houses with an information point, cafe, gallery and deli. A great place to start/finish an adventure in the Lochalsh area.

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32.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

12.8 km

393 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

5.46 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

22°C

16°C

91 %

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Plockton Bay and Harbour – Plockton loop from Loch Alsh

Stromeferry to Kyle of Lochalsh Coast Road

Duncraig Castle and Loch Carron View

View of Loch Carron and Duncraig

Plockton Bay and Harbour

Plockton – TGO Challenge Start Point

Plockton

Balmacara Square Gallery and Coffee Shop

Balmacara Square Pond

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