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Meig Dam – Contin Village Store loop from Strathpeffer

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Meig Dam – Contin Village Store loop from Strathpeffer

Moderate

5.0

(2)

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Meig Dam – Contin Village Store loop from Strathpeffer

01:51

29.7km

260m

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: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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541 m

Forest Path Between Jamestown and Contin

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Nice shortcut between Jamestown and Contin - can be muddy after rain.
The path starts behind the parking lot on the left side of the house. It looks like private …

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7.73 km

River Conon

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16.8 km

Meig Dam

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Scotland is famous for its dams and hydropower and this is a great example. It dams the Meig river to create Loch Meig. Great views all around.

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19.2 km

View Up River Conon

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Beautiful spot taking the back lanes up to this point where there is a great view up the river conon and down towards the power station.

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24.9 km

Achilty Henge

Archaeological Site

27.0 km

Riverside Chalets & Campsite, Contin

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Small Riverside Campside in Contin hidden behind the local store.

Campside is situated in the Highland village of Contin , Strathpeffer in the heart of Scotland ideally situated for Loch …

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27.0 km

Contin Village Store

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Open 6am - 7pm Monday - Friday, Saturday 7:30am - 5pm, Sunday 8am - 4pm.

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29.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.0 km

6.85 km

757 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

10.1 km

757 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 16 June

19°C

12°C

79 %

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Meig Dam – Contin Village Store loop from Strathpeffer

Forest Path Between Jamestown and Contin

River Conon

Meig Dam

View Up River Conon

Riverside Chalets & Campsite, Contin

Contin Village Store

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