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View of Gatehouse of Fleet – Hill Ascent loop from

02:51

34.1km

480m

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: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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63 m

Picnic Area, Kenick Burn Circular Walk

Highlight • Rest Area

6.94 km

Loch Whinyeon

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice spot for lunch

Tip by

21.3 km

The Wicker Man filming location — Gatehouse of Fleet

Highlight • Historical Site

This is where in the 1973 film Edward Woodward walks as he arrives on Summerisle.

Tip by

21.4 km

The Green Man Pub Filming Location (The Wicker Man, 1973)

Highlight • Pub

21.5 km

Iron & Bean Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Just the best cafe

Tip by

24.9 km

View of Gatehouse of Fleet

Highlight • Viewpoint

Paved climb/descent from/to Gatehouse with a lovely view of Loch Whinyeon to one side.

Tip by

27.2 km

Hill Ascent

Highlight • Trail

34.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.4 km

15.0 km

452 m

308 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

14.7 km

942 m

126 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 20 October

11°C

4°C

94 %

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View of Gatehouse of Fleet – Hill Ascent loop from

Picnic Area, Kenick Burn Circular Walk

Loch Whinyeon

The Wicker Man filming location — Gatehouse of Fleet

The Green Man Pub Filming Location (The Wicker Man, 1973)

Iron & Bean Cafe

View of Gatehouse of Fleet

Hill Ascent

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