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Scenic Uphill Switchbacks – Descent Into Dores loop from Inverness

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Muirtown

Scenic Uphill Switchbacks – Descent Into Dores loop from Inverness

Moderate

5.0

(1)

20

riders

Scenic Uphill Switchbacks – Descent Into Dores loop from Inverness

03:00

53.1km

640m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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13.7 km

Scenic Uphill Switchbacks

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

really fun climb with good views and little cars

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2

18.9 km

Descent Into Dores

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great road after a long steady climb , then an amazing descent into Dores

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3

22.1 km

Loch Duntelchaig

Highlight • Lake

beautiful area, good to ride, less cars, perfect for a good time

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4

27.6 km

Loch Ruthven

Highlight • Natural Monument

A short hill just before you get here.

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5

38.9 km

Scenic Singletrack Road South of Inverness

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

South of Inverness and away from the main road, you get the nice views without the traffic. A much better way in and out of Inverness.

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6

48.6 km

Holm

Highlight • Cycleway

Holm small town between Loch Ness and Inverness

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53.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.1 km

6.79 km

4.63 km

1.63 km

608 m

453 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

14.0 km

6.74 km

289 m

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Tuesday 6 October

13°C

4°C

64 %

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