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Falls of Shin – Falls of Shin Picnic Area loop from Ardgay

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Falls of Shin – Falls of Shin Picnic Area loop from Ardgay

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Falls of Shin – Falls of Shin Picnic Area loop from Ardgay

02:21

39.3km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 31.8 km for 19 m

After 31.9 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.42 km

The HUB – Kyle of Sutherland

Highlight • Cafe

Food and hot drinks available. Secondhand clothes too.

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18.9 km

The Pier

Highlight • Cafe

Brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks served with great views across Loch Shin. Outside seating by the loch in the summer and a wood burner for the winter.
Open every day …

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20.0 km

Lairg Free Church

Highlight • Religious Site

22.7 km

Gruids Mill

Ruins

24.9 km

East Wood

Forest

27.1 km

Falls of Shin

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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27.2 km

Falls of Shin Picnic Area

Highlight • Parking

Here you’ll find picnic benches, a drinking water tap and even a playground.

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29.3 km

Inveran Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

It is closed off, you can't cross it as it is in a dangerous state and nature is taking it over.

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31.9 km

Invershin Railway Bridge and View of River Oykel

Highlight • Viewpoint

These are actually two highlights in one. Because both the bridge itself, which you cross on a narrow bridge with metal grid floor, is spectacular as well as the breathtaking views of the river and Carbisdale Castle.

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37.4 km

View of the River Carron from Carron Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Good views of salmon rivers along here

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39.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.7 km

15.0 km

757 m

543 m

183 m

131 m

Surfaces

36.1 km

2.50 km

456 m

175 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 17 July

17°C

9°C

34 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Falls of Shin – Falls of Shin Picnic Area loop from Ardgay

The HUB – Kyle of Sutherland

The Pier

Lairg Free Church

Falls of Shin

Falls of Shin Picnic Area

Inveran Bridge

Invershin Railway Bridge and View of River Oykel

View of the River Carron from Carron Bridge

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