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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Kyle

Skye Bridge – Kyle of Lochalsh loop from Kyle of Lochalsh

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Kyle

Skye Bridge – Kyle of Lochalsh loop from Kyle of Lochalsh

Easy

15

riders

Skye Bridge – Kyle of Lochalsh loop from Kyle of Lochalsh

01:07

24.3km

300m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 24, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Lochs Duich, Long and Alsh Marine Protected Area

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.30 km

Skye Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

It is a sneaky little uphill, but the bridge is a great way to get onto and off Skye. Bike path most of the way to protect you from the campers. Views going both ways are excellent.

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2

2.50 km

View of Eilean Bàn Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Spectacular viewpoint of the disused Eilean Ban lighthouse nestled on rocks and surrounded by beautiful patches of turquoise water.

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3

4.44 km

Kyle of Lochalsh

Highlight • River

The gateway to the Isle of Skye. The Kyle is a good place to stop before cycling over the bridge and onto Skye. Great views across to the isand and plenty of cafes and pubs to refuel.

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4

4.48 km

Kyle of Lochalsh

Highlight • Lake

The last town on the mainland before heading over the bridge to Skye. Plenty of cafe, pub and hotel options if needed. You can ride right onto the bridge and …

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5

10.6 km

Croft Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good cafe for cyclists. Loads of space outside for when the weather is nice enough.

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6

14.1 km

Plockton Bay and Harbour

Highlight • Lake

Nice little town near Skye. Nice view over the bay, to Duncraig castle, boat trips from the harbour and more...

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7

14.3 km

Plockton is a very pretty village which actually faces east! Another lightly used start point as routes out are not initially obvious but a bit of invention and a sense …

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8

14.4 km

Plockton

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice town with all you need for a stop over night....a chippy, restaurants and a few places to stay the night. Great views over the sea loch

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B

24.3 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.6 km

2.26 km

2.13 km

216 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.1 km

131 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 18 July

19°C

9°C

16 %

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