The Old School Café – Achriesgill Water loop from Smoo Cave

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The Old School Café – Achriesgill Water loop from Smoo Cave

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The Old School Café – Achriesgill Water loop from Smoo Cave

03:29

55.7km

640m

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: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.00 km

View of the Kyle of Durness from Keoldale Standing Stone

Highlight (Segment) • Beach

Keoldale Standing Stone is the perfect viewpoint to take in the beautiful Kyle of Durness. The standing stone sits above the beach and is easily accessible from the road. It …

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14.0 km

Peter Lawson Commemorative Spring and Well

Highlight • Historical Site

22.7 km

View of Loch Inchard

Highlight • Viewpoint

Truly one of the great climbs/descents to be had in Great Britain!

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26.5 km

Old School Restaurant and Rooms

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stay, this was the last time we saw people for 48 hours before we made our way through the mountains to Sandwood Beach.

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27.9 km

The Old School Café

Highlight • Cafe

Friendly, affordable, flexible cafe

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32.8 km

Loch Inchard Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

35.6 km

Achriesgill Water

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic view over Achriesgill Water on the NC500

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55.4 km

Durness

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful small village on the NC500. Must stop at the Smoo Cave.
Good food is served at the Smoo Cave hotel with a great beer selection.

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55.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.9 km

10.5 km

407 m

Surfaces

55.4 km

293 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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Weather

Saturday 10 October

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The Old School Café – Achriesgill Water loop from Smoo Cave

View of the Kyle of Durness from Keoldale Standing Stone

Peter Lawson Commemorative Spring and Well

View of Loch Inchard

Old School Restaurant and Rooms

The Old School Café

Loch Inchard Island

Achriesgill Water

Durness

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