Skye Bridge – Kyle of Lochalsh loop from Duirinish

Skye Bridge – Kyle of Lochalsh loop from Duirinish

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Skye Bridge – Kyle of Lochalsh loop from Duirinish

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95.1km

1,030m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Lochs Duich, Long and Alsh Marine Protected Area

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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774 m

Croft Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good cafe for cyclists. Loads of space outside for when the weather is nice enough.

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24.3 km

Quiet alternative to A851, Sleat

Highlight • Cycleway

Quiet old street - very good alternative to the main road.

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35.7 km

Torabhaig Distillery

Highlight • Monument

Brand new, traditional whiskey distillery. Next to Talisker she is the second distillery on Skye.

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35.9 km

View of Knock Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Jutting into Knock Bay, Knock Castle boasts a vantage position over the Sound of Sleat. The location has a long history of fortification right back to the iron age with …

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41.6 km

Ruins

44.1 km

Loch Dhùghaill

Lake

57.0 km

Coill' a' Ghasgain

Forest

86.1 km

Skye Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

It is a sneaky little uphill, but the bridge is a great way to get onto and off Skye. Bike path most of the way to protect you from the campers. Views going both ways are excellent.

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88.2 km

Kyle of Lochalsh

Highlight • River

The gateway to the Isle of Skye. The Kyle is a good place to stop before cycling over the bridge and onto Skye. Great views across to the isand and plenty of cafes and pubs to refuel.

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88.3 km

Kyle of Lochalsh

Highlight • Lake

The last town on the mainland before heading over the bridge to Skye. Plenty of cafe, pub and hotel options if needed. You can ride right onto the bridge and …

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95.1 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

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