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Lochan a’ Chairn – Diebidale Valley loop from Strathy

Lochan a’ Chairn – Diebidale Valley loop from Strathy

Hard

5.0

(1)

7

riders

Lochan a’ Chairn – Diebidale Valley loop from Strathy

04:14

69.9km

730m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

16.2 km

Old Tarmac Track Through Heather Moors

Highlight • Cycleway

Let's hope the fence doesn't blow over when you are riding this!

Tip by

2

18.6 km

Lochan a’ Chairn

Highlight • Lake

Beautiful lake in the wilderness

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3

24.3 km

Gravel Road Along the Diebidale River

Highlight • Trail

Good rideable gravel road

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4

27.6 km

Diebidale Valley

Highlight • Trail

Nice and quiet, no motorized vehicles

Tip by

5

34.0 km

Quiet Road Along the River Carron

Highlight • River

A good surface and hardly a car in sight make this a very nice road to ride along. Continual views of the river also help.

Tip by

6

34.8 km

River Carron

Highlight • Viewpoint

Very quiet and traffic free road running alongside the river. Plenty of sheep for company and maybe the odd coo (highland cow) to spot. There's a nice foot bridge to explore and some benches nearby for a rest.

Tip by

7

45.6 km

Ardgay Stores & Highland Cafe

Highlight • Rest Area

Great village store for overnight supplies and coffee/cake stop.

Tip by

46.4 km

Gearrchoille Community Wood

Forest

9

49.4 km

View of the Dornoch Firth from the A836

Highlight • Viewpoint

The A638 along the southern bank of the firth of Dornoch riding from the sea at Tain inland to Bonar Bridge. There is the A949 on the northern bank of the firth and both roads are fairly quiet and reasonably wide.

Tip by

56.8 km

Viewpoint

Viewpoint

B

69.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.7 km

23.3 km

4.81 km

210 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

23.1 km

19.0 km

737 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Weather

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Tuesday 6 October

11°C

3°C

53 %

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Comments

May 5, 2024,Strath Rusdale-Ardgay Loop

Altitude data corrected for the second half, presumably a GPS problem. Wouldn't want to give the impression the Struie climb is actually flat.

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