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Gairloch

View of Gairloch Beach – Gairloch Beach loop from Gairloch

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Bike touring routes & trails

United Kingdom

Scotland

Gairloch

View of Gairloch Beach – Gairloch Beach loop from Gairloch

Easy

4.0

(1)

riders

View of Gairloch Beach – Gairloch Beach loop from Gairloch

00:57

15.7km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 1.62 km for 54 m

Customers only

After 14.0 km for 54 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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40 m

The Old Inn

Highlight • Cafe

Traditional inn situated in a lovely, secluded spot. On-site bakery for bread, sandwiches and other baked treats to take away. Open seasonally so check before visiting.

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240 m

Lochcarron Waterfront View

Highlight • Lake

1.30 km

View of Gairloch Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful expansive sandy beach situated on Loch Gairloch

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2.09 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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2.15 km

Viewpoint at Gairloch Bell

Highlight • Viewpoint

6.84 km

Gairloch Hostel

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Friendly lodge-style Youth Hostel with stunning views over Gairloch Loch.

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7.91 km

Big Sand Beach

Highlight • Beach

Big Sand is a traditional Highland crofting village set on the shores of Gair Loch. Remote and peaceful, it's a perfect place to start a walk. The Gairloch Sands Yoth …

Tip by

15.5 km

Deer and Stag Viewing Area

Highlight • Natural

keep your eyes peeled for deer and stags !

Tip by

15.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.9 km

3.82 km

616 m

206 m

142 m

Surfaces

15.1 km

349 m

213 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 31 May

16°C

11°C

93 %

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View of Gairloch Beach – Gairloch Beach loop from Gairloch

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View of Gairloch Beach – Gairloch Beach loop from Gairloch

The Old Inn

Lochcarron Waterfront View

View of Gairloch Beach

Gairloch Beach

Viewpoint at Gairloch Bell

Gairloch Hostel

Big Sand Beach

Deer and Stag Viewing Area

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