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Sleat Peninsula loop from Saasaig on the Isle of Skye

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Sleat Peninsula loop from Saasaig on the Isle of Skye

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Sleat Peninsula loop from Saasaig on the Isle of Skye

01:50

26.9km

470m

Cycling

Embark on a difficult touring bicycle ride around the Sleat Peninsula loop from Saasaig, a challenging 16.7 miles (26.9 km) journey with 1546 feet (471 metres) of elevation gain. This route, often called "the Garden of Skye," offers lush, green landscapes and diverse scenery. You will cycle along mostly paved…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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17.2 km

View of Loch Eishort and the Black Cuillins from Ord Beach

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With views across Loch Eishort to the Black Cuillins, Ord Beach is simply stunning.

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25.6 km

Torabhaig Distillery

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Brand new, traditional whiskey distillery. Next to Talisker she is the second distillery on Skye.

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25.8 km

View of Knock Castle

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Jutting into Knock Bay, Knock Castle boasts a vantage position over the Sound of Sleat. The location has a long history of fortification right back to the iron age with …

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26.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

5.12 km

126 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.8 km

137 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

14°C

11°C

67 %

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View of Loch Eishort and the Black Cuillins from Ord Beach

Torabhaig Distillery

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