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Garve And District

Strath Vaich Gravel Track – Abhainn a' Ghlinne Bhig Bridge loop from North West Higlands

Garve And District

Strath Vaich Gravel Track – Abhainn a' Ghlinne Bhig Bridge loop from North West Higlands

Hard

Strath Vaich Gravel Track – Abhainn a' Ghlinne Bhig Bridge loop from North West Higlands

07:10

115km

1,270m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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15.6 km

Strath Vaich Gravel Track

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Wide landscapes and lonely gravel – Strath Vaich is a stunning place to ride a bike. The road is rough, but it's possible on a gravel bike with wider tyres. Loch Vaich accompanies you to your left as you ride.

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24.1 km

Deanich Lodge

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Owned by Alladale Estate, Deanich Lodge is one of the most remote lodges in Scotland. Don't expect internet connection here! The landscapes here are spectacular and wild. The River Carron …

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3

24.9 km

Abhainn a' Ghlinne Bhig Bridge

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Cracking views down the glens especially on a nice sunny day.

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34.5 km

River Carron Valley

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The photos don't do them justice!

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5

56.7 km

View of the Dornoch Firth from the A836

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The A638 along the southern bank of the firth of Dornoch riding from the sea at Tain inland to Bonar Bridge. There is the A949 on the northern bank of …

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64.0 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

7

95.5 km

Loch Glass

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Is it named after the glass like surface? Probably not, but the loch does work like a mirror giving amazing views of the scenery around. Perfect spot for photographs.

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8

97.8 km

Gravel Track Along the Loch

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Nice small gravel 4x4 track along side the loch, easy to cycle/walk.

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98.9 km

Loch Glass

Lake

10

101 km

Ben Wyvis Estate House

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Easy gravel track up to the estate house

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B

115 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.0 km

43.0 km

8.29 km

5.44 km

1.71 km

175 m

Surfaces

54.6 km

33.9 km

25.2 km

1.01 km

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Highest point (420 m)

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Thursday 25 June

18°C

12°C

85 %

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Strath Vaich Gravel Track – Abhainn a' Ghlinne Bhig Bridge loop from North West Higlands

07:10h

115km

1,270m