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Dornoch Castle – Dornoch Cathedral loop from Dornoch

Mountain biking trails

Dornoch Castle – Dornoch Cathedral loop from Dornoch

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2

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Dornoch Castle – Dornoch Cathedral loop from Dornoch

03:06

47.0km

500m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

105 m

Dornoch Castle

Highlight • Pub

Dornoch Castle is now converted to a hotel, with fine dining and drinking options. It was originally built around 1500 as the home of the bishops of Caithness. It has …

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2

185 m

Dornoch Cathedral

Highlight • Historical Site

From 1224 AD

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3

18.3 km

Loch Buidhe

Highlight • Viewpoint

Remote loch which means it's often really quiet and peaceful. On the edge of the Achormlarie forest the scenery is beautiful.

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4

37.0 km

Skibo Castle

Highlight • Castle

Imposing castle sitting keeping watch over Dornoch Firth. It's now a private members club, but the building is very impressive as are the views.

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5

42.8 km

View of Dornoch Firth

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful views along this track over the Dornoch Firth once you exit Sydera woods.

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43.1 km

Sydera Wood

Forest

44.4 km

Camore Wood

Forest

B

47.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

10.9 km

9.24 km

2.44 km

Surfaces

18.5 km

17.2 km

7.49 km

2.13 km

1.70 km

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Highest point (260 m)

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