Loch nan Ramh – Abhainn Ghrioda loop from North Lochs

Loch nan Ramh – Abhainn Ghrioda loop from North Lochs

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Loch nan Ramh – Abhainn Ghrioda loop from North Lochs

01:39

38.7km

330m

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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Mòinteach Leòdhais

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.9 km

View of Achmore Lochs and Harris Hills

Highlight • Lake

view of Achmore lochs & Harris hills in distance

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15.9 km

Leaning Power Lines on Mòinteach Leòdhais Moor

Highlight • Natural

Easy cycle with not too many challenging hills to climb, steady pace will see you over them & good views when on top

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16.2 km

Loch nan Ramh

Highlight • Lake

nice loch with peat bank beside it so can have a fish for a trout while cutting peats.

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18.4 km

Peat Banks of Mòinteach Leòdhais

Highlight • Natural Monument

this is the time of year the peats get cut then left to dry for heating in some of the houses, was used all over the island in the old days.

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19.8 km

Hill Climb in Mòinteach Leòdhais

Highlight • Natural

nice gentle hill climb with a wee kick near the end 😀

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20.2 km

Abhainn Ghrioda

Highlight • River

Small salmon river between the 2 lochs.

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20.5 km

Loch a' Chlachain

Highlight • Lake

Salmon loch, one of many on the island, this one connects to Loch an Ois

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28.2 km

BeSpoke Bike Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Bike repairs and cafe. Also Alistair will come out to you in the middle of nowhere and fix your bike if you have a massive issue! The best service! Also offers a bike taxi service for great rates.

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