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MacLeod's Maidens – View of Bay and Cliffs loop from Vatten

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MacLeod's Maidens – View of Bay and Cliffs loop from Vatten

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MacLeod's Maidens – View of Bay and Cliffs loop from Vatten

04:01

47.7km

1,020m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 39.8 km for 1.19 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.66 km

White Cottage

Highlight • Settlement

11.2 km

Glendale Martyrs Monument

Highlight • Monument

The Glendale Land Leaguers were a group of crofters who fought for land reform on Skye in Scotland in the 1880s. They were led by John MacPherson, who was imprisoned …

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11.9 km

View of Glendale from the Top of the Climb

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.5 km

Kilchoan Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Kilchoan Cemetery, located in the Glendale area of the Isle of Skye, is a small and historic burial ground that reflects the rich cultural and historical heritage of the region. …

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14.3 km

Cafe Lephin

Highlight • Cafe

Brilliant coffee and cake!

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23.9 km

Ruins

35.7 km

MacLeod's Maidens

Highlight • Natural

A bizarre rock formation on the southern tip of the peninsula. You can also go back directly on the coast. The way back through the hinterland seemed more interesting to us.

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41.9 km

View of Bay and Cliffs

Highlight • Beach

extraordinary views, wonderful walk !

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42.8 km

Varkasaig Beach (Orbost Beach)

Highlight • Beach

Varkasaig Beach, also known as Orbost Beach, is a beautiful tidal beach on the Isle of Skye in Scotland. It is located on Loch Bharcasaig, a sea loch that opens …

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47.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.1 km

17.2 km

5.83 km

1.42 km

1.18 km

Surfaces

23.1 km

14.5 km

8.38 km

1.20 km

244 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

18°C

12°C

52 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Comments

May 29, 2024,Mountain Bike Ride to MacLeod's Maidens via Dunvegan

This ride is VERY hard. Easy up to Ramasaig then it gets tough No obvious path. Steep rocky climbs. Several miles of boggy grass. Couple deer fence gates to get through (or chuck your bike over the fence). Shortish section in the woods when you will have to get off and push). It will take longer than you think!!. Having …