Gairloch Beach – View of Loch Tollie loop from Eilean Horrisdale

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Gairloch

Gairloch Beach – View of Loch Tollie loop from Eilean Horrisdale

Hard

4.8

(5)

riders

Gairloch Beach – View of Loch Tollie loop from Eilean Horrisdale

06:15

94.7km

1,400m

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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 9.25 km for 54 m

Customers only

After 85.6 km for 54 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.92 km

View of Gairloch Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful expansive sandy beach situated on Loch Gairloch

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9.71 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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14.9 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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38.0 km

View of Gruinard Bay from Little Gruinard

Highlight • River

Beautiful view of Little Gruinard. This small settlement lies on the southern shore of Gruinard Bay.

The Little Gruinard River enters the bay here while, across in bay to the north, lies the island of Gruinard.

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39.5 km

Gruinard Beach

Highlight • Beach

Scenic viewpoint with parking for a few cars.

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43.5 km

Mungasdale Bay

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful bay with pedestrian access overlooking Gruinard Island.

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47.5 km

View of Loch Maree

Highlight • Lake

Stunning view on the landscpae.

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70.7 km

Viewpoint Wild Camping Spot Overlooking Loch Ewe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Also here a wonderful view at the landscape.

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94.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

83.5 km

10.7 km

430 m

183 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

94.3 km

306 m

211 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 9 October

12°C

7°C

89 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Comments

September 10, 2023,Schottland 2023 - Etappe 06 - Erster Regentag

The previous week was only sunshine with summer temperatures of up to 30°. Now autumn is here and the drizzle that is so typical of Scotland accompanied me throughout today's route. I was allowed to pitch the tent next to the Dundonnell Hotel for free. The staff there was very friendly, I was allowed to use the lobby at will …

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