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Struy Church – Loch Monar loop from Cannich

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Struy Church – Loch Monar loop from Cannich

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Struy Church – Loch Monar loop from Cannich

05:41

69.7km

380m

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

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

11.2 km

Struy Church

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Struy is a small village, with an inn and 19th Century Church. A little to the North lies Struy bridge, crossing the River Farrar and built by Thomas Telford.

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2

12.4 km

Strathfarrar Gatehouse

Highlight • Rest Area

Updated information can be found here:

mountaineering.scot/access/special-arrangements/strathfarrar

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3

14.2 km

Tuligrat Power Station

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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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4

24.0 km

Deer Herd in the Glen

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5

27.1 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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6

34.5 km

Loch Monar

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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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7

34.6 km

Loch Monar Dam

Highlight • Viewpoint

largest dam in the uk

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8

69.2 km

Cannich Woodland Camping and Café

Highlight • Cafe

B

69.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.0 km

23.6 km

1.11 km

798 m

235 m

Surfaces

44.2 km

23.8 km

1.11 km

632 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

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Sunday 17 May

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0°C

71 %

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