Kyle of Lochalsh – View of Eilean Donan Castle loop from Loch Duich

Kyle of Lochalsh – View of Eilean Donan Castle loop from Loch Duich

Easy

riders

Kyle of Lochalsh – View of Eilean Donan Castle loop from Loch Duich

01:41

39.6km

260m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 17.5 km for 165 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

Get Directions

17.5 km

Kyle of Lochalsh

Highlight • Lake

The last town on the mainland before heading over the bridge to Skye. Plenty of cafe, pub and hotel options if needed. You can ride right onto the bridge and …

Tip by

17.6 km

Kyle of Lochalsh

Highlight • River

The gateway to the Isle of Skye. The Kyle is a good place to stop before cycling over the bridge and onto Skye. Great views across to the isand and plenty of cafes and pubs to refuel.

Tip by

19.5 km

View of Eilean Bàn Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Spectacular viewpoint of the disused Eilean Ban lighthouse nestled on rocks and surrounded by beautiful patches of turquoise water.

Tip by

19.7 km

Skye Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

It is a sneaky little uphill, but the bridge is a great way to get onto and off Skye. Bike path most of the way to protect you from the campers. Views going both ways are excellent.

Tip by

35.8 km

View of Eilean Donan Castle

Highlight • Bridge

The 1986 film "Highlander" with Christopher Lambert made Eilean Donan world famous with his bridge. Actually the scene that takes place there is only very short.
The MacLeod clan sets …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

35.9 km

Eilean Donan Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

An iconic castle, dating from the 13th Century and originally built to protect Kintail from the Vikings. It has famously featured in several films including James Bond and Highlander.

Tip by