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Carbost, Portree & Sligachan loop from Glen Brittle — Isle of Skye

Carbost, Portree & Sligachan loop from Glen Brittle — Isle of Skye

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5.0

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Carbost, Portree & Sligachan loop from Glen Brittle — Isle of Skye

04:05

86.2km

1,120m

Road cycling

Embark on a challenging road cycling adventure with the Carbost, Portree & Sligachan loop from Glen Brittle, a route favored by local cyclists for its dramatic scenery. This difficult ride spans 53.6 miles (86.2 km) and involves a significant 3675 feet (1120 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 4…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parking

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52 m

Glenbrittle Campsite, Shop & Café

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The Glenbrittle Campsite is a brilliant base for an outdoor type. The road to get here is a wonderful ride but if you are only here for the road cycling …

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23.8 km

Sligachan Old Bridge

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The old bridge was built between 1810 and 1818. There are some beautiful myths surrounding them, such as that dipping one's face into the River Sligachan at the bridge bestows …

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39.6 km

Portree Harbour

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Be sure to visit and eat fish and chips at the harbor

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72.0 km

Talisker Distillery and The Oyster Shed, Carbost

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Carbost is the largest settlement on the Minginish peninsula. It's best known for the Talisker Distillery which has a visitor centre, shop and tasting rooms. The Oyster Shed, just up …

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86.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.0 km

35.0 km

230 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

85.2 km

1.03 km

101 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 1 September

17°C

6°C

49 %

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Carbost, Portree & Sligachan loop from Glen Brittle — Isle of Skye

Glenbrittle Campsite, Shop & Café

Sligachan Old Bridge

Portree Harbour

Talisker Distillery and The Oyster Shed, Carbost

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