Edderton is a village located on the south shore of the inner Dornoch Firth in the Scottish Highlands. This region offers diverse landscapes, including tranquil lochs, wooded areas, impressive hills, and coastal vistas, providing a varied backdrop for outdoor pursuits. The terrain supports several sports like road cycling, hiking, mountain biking, touring cycling, and more.
Edderton provides a range of outdoor activities for those looking to explore the Scottish Highlands. Across various disciplines, there are…
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riders
69.5km
03:18
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

23
riders
26.2km
01:03
130m
130m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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74.1km
03:28
530m
530m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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46.0km
02:00
390m
380m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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hikers
9.05km
02:25
100m
100m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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hikers
5.92km
01:32
30m
30m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2
hikers
8.55km
02:31
250m
250m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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hikers
10.6km
03:33
370m
370m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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23
riders
26.2km
01:31
130m
130m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

12
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67.6km
04:08
580m
580m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

8
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46.2km
03:07
300m
300m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
39.3km
02:21
260m
260m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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7
riders
59.5km
04:18
590m
590m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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30.0km
02:28
470m
470m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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riders
34.2km
02:40
420m
420m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

19
riders
11.6km
01:03
290m
290m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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19
runners
18.7km
02:00
270m
270m
Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

17
runners
6.93km
00:44
100m
110m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
6.25km
00:39
50m
50m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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runners
10.1km
01:04
150m
150m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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riders
39.5km
02:39
570m
570m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
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69.4km
04:12
720m
720m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
38.1km
02:38
540m
540m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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riders
17.6km
01:05
190m
190m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Edderton offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Hiking, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Jogging, and Gravel biking. The region features diverse landscapes such as lochs, wooded areas, and hills for exploration.
Edderton has more than 16 routes available on komoot, with over 6,000 visitors sharing their experiences. These activities have an average rating of 4.55 out of 5 stars.
Edderton offers quiet roads and varied scenery suitable for road cycling. Routes like the 30-mile (48 km) Dornoch Firth Loop to Bonar Bridge are popular. More options can be found in the Road Cycling Routes around Edderton guide.
Yes, Edderton provides hiking trails for various fitness levels. Examples include the moderate 5.6-mile (9.1 km) Loch Migdale and Migdale Rock loop, and the easier 3.7-mile (5.9 km) Loch Ospisdale and Skibo Castle Loop. A comprehensive list is available in the Hiking around Edderton guide.
For mountain biking enthusiasts, the nearby Balblair Forest in Bonar Bridge features trails suitable for all skill levels. These range from gentle blue and green routes to challenging red and black runs. Further details are in the MTB Trails around Edderton guide.
Edderton offers options suitable for families, such as the easier 3.7-mile (5.9 km) Loch Ospisdale and Skibo Castle Loop for hiking. The Dornoch Firth Bridge also incorporates dedicated cycle tracks, providing a safe passage for touring cyclists. Look for routes marked as easy in the respective sport guides.
Edderton is situated on the Dornoch Firth, offering coastal views. Inland, tranquil lochs like Loch Migdale and Loch Ospisdale, and hills such as Struie Hill provide scenic points. The area also features ancient Pictish stones, including the Edderton Cross Slab and the Clach Biorach.
Komoot offers several guides for Edderton, including Road Cycling Routes around Edderton, Hiking around Edderton, and MTB Trails around Edderton. Other guides cover Easy hikes, Cycling, Running Trails, and Gravel biking.
Information about the community and local contacts for Edderton can be found on the Edderton Community Website. The official website is edderton.com.
The Edderton Community Council can be reached by phone. The contact number is +447483234172.
The Dornoch Firth area, including Edderton, provides routes suitable for touring cycling. The 30-mile (48 km) Dornoch Firth Loop to Bonar Bridge is an example of a longer scenic ride. Other routes in the wider Dornoch Firth area include the River Carron loop and the Tarbat Ness lighthouse loop.

