Falls of Shin – Ardgay Stores & Highland Cafe loop from Balblair Distillery

Falls of Shin – Ardgay Stores & Highland Cafe loop from Balblair Distillery

Moderate

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Falls of Shin – Ardgay Stores & Highland Cafe loop from Balblair Distillery

02:37

64.5km

400m

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: August 20, 2026

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After 37.0 km for 163 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.6 km

View of the Dornoch Firth from the A836

Highlight • Viewpoint

The A638 along the southern bank of the firth of Dornoch riding from the sea at Tain inland to Bonar Bridge. There is the A949 on the northern bank of …

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12.0 km

View of Bonar Bridge

Highlight • River

15.3 km

The HUB Café

Highlight • Cafe

Possibly the only reliably open cafe with hot food and drink locally and welcomes wet cyclists

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20.7 km

Culrain Railway Viaduct and Bike Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The bike path crosses the Kyle of Sutherland here as part of the railway viaduct. The bike bridge involves a section of metal steps on each side and a narrow …

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34.9 km

Gruids Mill

Ruins

37.1 km

East Wood

Forest

39.3 km

Shin Falls Café

Highlight • Cafe

Whilst there is scope for this place to be over-run (coach park) it was an interesting new development and the cake was good.

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39.3 km

Falls of Shin

Highlight • Waterfall

You can really see the salmon jumping, totally impressive ...

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49.0 km

Bonar Bridge (Modern Arch Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

Crossing the Kyle of Sutherland into or out of Bonar Bridge, there are great views on either side. The 'new' metal bridge is juxtaposed against the ancient town.

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