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Fortrose Cathedral Ruins – Fairy Glen Waterfall loop from Avoch

Fortrose Cathedral Ruins – Fairy Glen Waterfall loop from Avoch

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Fortrose Cathedral Ruins – Fairy Glen Waterfall loop from Avoch

01:46

37.9km

440m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 3.05 km for 77 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.42 km

Beach

3.09 km

Fortrose Cathedral Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Standing in a grassy square at the heart of Fortrose, the atmospheric ruins of Fortrose Cathedral date back to the 1300s, although the diocese of Ross is thought to have …

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5.01 km

View of the Moray Firth

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

It keeps going up! lovely views on a nice day.

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18.6 km

Slaughterhouse Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Outstanding artisan coffee, amazing cakes from Black Isle Baking, friendly staff. Open Thursday - Monday 0900-1500 (closed Tue/Wed).

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19.0 km

Probably one of the smallest vehicle ferries I've ever seen, it can take two cars, maximum.
Run by the Highland Council, with ferries running every 20-30 minutes, and as a shuttle when busy, from 8:00 to 18:00.

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19.1 km

The Last Splash

Highlight • Cafe

One of Scotland's secret cafes! Big range of dairy free milks, get one of each of the toasted bread, apply your own spread!

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31.7 km

Fairy Glen Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful falls make the highlight of walking through the glen. Lots of wildlife to be seen.

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31.9 km

Markie Burn Waterfalls

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's worth getting off your bike to visit these picturesque waterfalls. The Markie Burn is surrounded by deciduous woodland straight from the pages of a fairytale. As you wonder through …

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37.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.6 km

10.6 km

288 m

227 m

165 m

Surfaces

37.5 km

320 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

12°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 26.0 km/h

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Fortrose Cathedral Ruins – Fairy Glen Waterfall loop from Avoch

Fortrose Cathedral Ruins

View of the Moray Firth

The Conarty Bakery

Slaughterhouse Coffee

Cromarty–Nigg Ferry Landing

The Last Splash

Fairy Glen Waterfall

Markie Burn Waterfalls

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