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Loch Loyal & Loch Hope loop from Tongue

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Loch Loyal & Loch Hope loop from Tongue

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Loch Loyal & Loch Hope loop from Tongue

05:26

86.4km

940m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 6, 2024

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Start point

Parking

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8.42 km

Loch Loyal

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

A freshwater loch nestled amongst the dramatic northern Highlands, Loch Loyal is a beautiful spot. At its deepest, the loch drops to about 200 feet (61 m). Surrounded by Beinn …

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43.2 km

Brochs are highly impressive prehistoric buildings, unique to Scotland and found mainly in the north and west. These stone roundhouses date from around 400-200 BC. This broch may have belonged to a wealthy family, demonstrating control of the glen.

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70.8 km

Kyle of Tongue Bridge

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The Kyle of Tongue Bridge is part of the Kyle of Tongue Causeway crossing the Kyle of Tongue sea loch. Built in 1971 to carry the A838, the road from …

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77.2 km

Moine House (Ruin)

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Moine House (ruin) is a a striking sight between Hope and Tongue.
Earliest known roadside refuge that wasn't an inn in the Highlands- built to serve travellers crossing the high …

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86.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.1 km

34.7 km

9.38 km

368 m

Surfaces

83.6 km

2.33 km

594 m

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

16°C

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Loch Loyal

Dun Dornaigil Broch

Kyle of Tongue Bridge

Moine House (Ruin)

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