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View of Applecross Bay – Applecross Inn and Waterfront loop from Cuaig

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View of Applecross Bay – Applecross Inn and Waterfront loop from Cuaig

Hard

5.0

(1)

18

riders

View of Applecross Bay – Applecross Inn and Waterfront loop from Cuaig

02:47

41.8km

530m

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

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

9.50 km

View of the Beach Near Gairloch

Highlight • Beach

2

9.63 km

Applecross Sands

Highlight • Beach

Dramatic views of the islands of Raasay and Rona as well as Applecross Sands, a spectacular large sandy inlet backed by expansive bright green dunes.

Tip by

3

15.6 km

Climb Out of Applecross Bay

Highlight • Climb

Steady and not too steep, great views out and across the bay.

Tip by

4

17.1 km

View of Applecross Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Applecross is the ideal starting point for taking on Bealech na ba, one of the top 100 climbs in the UK. Plenty of cafes to refuel if you're about to …

Tip by

18.3 km

Loch a' Mhuilinn

Lake

6

19.3 km

Applecross Inn and Waterfront

Highlight • Pub

Applecross is a peninsula north-west of Kyle of Lochalsh in the council area of Highland, Scotland. The name Applecross is at least 1,300 years old and is not used locally …

Tip by

7

19.7 km

Mountain & Sea Guides

Highlight • Rest Area

Sea Kayaking or Mountain guiding, all year round, for all abilities. A local company, offering unique local knowledge.

Tip by

8

21.9 km

Applecross Walled Garden

Highlight • Structure

Applecross Walled Garden is an organic restored Victorian walled garden with a cafe/restaurant. Fantastic food in truly special surroundings. Open seasonally so check applecrossgarden.co.uk opening times.

Tip by

9

35.5 km

Waterfall Near A832 Coast Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Dramatic waterfall spot close to the edge of this scenic coast road.

Tip by

B

41.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.1 km

2.22 km

772 m

686 m

Surfaces

38.1 km

2.74 km

778 m

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Thursday 8 October

13°C

7°C

89 %

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