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Gairloch Beach – View of Loch Tollie loop from Eilean Horrisdale

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Gairloch Beach – View of Loch Tollie loop from Eilean Horrisdale

Hard

5.0

(4)

14

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Gairloch Beach – View of Loch Tollie loop from Eilean Horrisdale

06:15

94.7km

1,400m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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 10, 2026

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After 9.25 km for 54 m

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After 85.6 km for 54 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.92 km

View of Gairloch Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful expansive sandy beach situated on Loch Gairloch

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2

9.71 km

Gairloch Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are a few shops in Gairloch if you need to re-supply. And a few pubs to if you need to re-hydrate.

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3

14.9 km

View of Loch Tollie

Highlight • Viewpoint

Some of the best views you'll find in the UK. Loch Tollie is the large body of water next to the road.

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4

27.2 km

Loch Ewe Wartime Trail Information Board

Highlight • Monument

Information board part of the Loch Ewe Wartime Trail, a tour throughout Wester Ross to commemorate the vital role the Highland community played in World War Two.

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5

38.0 km

View of Gruinard Bay from Little Gruinard

Highlight • River

Beautiful view of Little Gruinard. This small settlement lies on the southern shore of Gruinard Bay.

The Little Gruinard River enters the bay here while, across in bay to the north, lies the island of Gruinard.

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6

39.5 km

Gruinard Beach

Highlight • Beach

Scenic viewpoint with parking for a few cars.

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7

43.5 km

Mungasdale Bay

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful bay with pedestrian access overlooking Gruinard Island.

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8

47.5 km

View of Loch Maree

Highlight • Lake

Stunning view on the landscpae.

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B

94.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

83.5 km

10.7 km

480 m

183 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

94.3 km

357 m

211 m

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Wednesday 15 July

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