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Loch Monar Dam – Loch Monar loop from Struy

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Loch Monar Dam – Loch Monar loop from Struy

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5.0

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Loch Monar Dam – Loch Monar loop from Struy

04:23

46.9km

300m

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: February 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.45 km

Strathfarrar Gatehouse

Highlight • Rest Area

Updated information can be found here:

mountaineering.scot/access/special-arrangements/strathfarrar

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3.25 km

Tuligrat Power Station

Highlight • Other

A medium-sized underground hydroelectric station. The single turbine produces 19 megawatts at full power. The water comes through a pipe system from the Beannachran reservoir.

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13.1 km

Deer Herd in the Glen

Highlight • Viewpoint

16.1 km

Pipe Major William Collie Ross Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Monument dedicated to Major William Collie Ross who was born in the valley and served as Director of Bagpipe Murie at Edinburgh Castle.

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23.5 km

Loch Monar Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

largest dam in the uk

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23.6 km

Loch Monar

Highlight • Lake

Glen Strathfarrar is a gated community, but cyclists are welcome. Don't worry about the sign warning of potholes - the road is mainly in fair to good condition. Look out for goats!

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46.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.0 km

1.18 km

921 m

632 m

235 m

Surfaces

44.2 km

1.18 km

921 m

632 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Loch Monar Dam – Loch Monar loop from Struy

Strathfarrar Gatehouse

Tuligrat Power Station

Deer Herd in the Glen

Pipe Major William Collie Ross Memorial

Loch Monar Dam

Loch Monar

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