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Around Loch Alsh & Loch Duich from Kyle of Lochalsh — Isle of Skye

Around Loch Alsh & Loch Duich from Kyle of Lochalsh — Isle of Skye

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Around Loch Alsh & Loch Duich from Kyle of Lochalsh — Isle of Skye

03:10

62.5km

910m

Road cycling

Embark on a challenging racebike adventure around Loch Alsh & Loch Duich from Kyle of Lochalsh, a difficult 38.9-mile (62.5 km) route that demands very good fitness. You will climb 2978 feet (908 metres) over approximately 3 hours and 10 minutes, cycling through majestic Scottish Highland scenery. The well-paved surfaces…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 19.4 km for 657 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.50 km

Skye Bridge

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It is a sneaky little uphill, but the bridge is a great way to get onto and off Skye. Bike path most of the way to protect you from the campers. Views going both ways are excellent.

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20.1 km

Glenelg–Kylerhea Ferry

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Unique ferry with a hand pushed turning system. Apparently there used to be a lot of these ferry's throughout the UK, but this is the last one still operational. Great …

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38.2 km

View of Loch Duich

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Lovely views back over the waters of Loch Duich, can be pretty eerie at times.

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48.8 km

Eilean Donan Castle

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An iconic castle, dating from the 13th Century and originally built to protect Kintail from the Vikings. It has famously featured in several films including James Bond and Highlander.

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62.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.4 km

27.9 km

1.34 km

1.26 km

919 m

568 m

149 m

Surfaces

59.6 km

1.95 km

995 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

6°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Around Loch Alsh & Loch Duich from Kyle of Lochalsh — Isle of Skye

Skye Bridge

Glenelg–Kylerhea Ferry

View of Loch Duich

Eilean Donan Castle

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