Falls of Shin – Falls of Shin Picnic Area loop from Ardgay

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Falls of Shin – Falls of Shin Picnic Area loop from Ardgay

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Falls of Shin – Falls of Shin Picnic Area loop from Ardgay

02:21

39.3km

260m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 31.8 km for 19 m

After 31.9 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.42 km

The HUB – Kyle of Sutherland

Highlight • Cafe

Food and hot drinks available. Secondhand clothes too.

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18.9 km

Brunch, lunch, dinner and drinks served with great views across Loch Shin. Outside seating by the loch in the summer and a wood burner for the winter.
Open every day 10:00 - 16:00, plus evening meals from 17:30 till late on Fri and Sat evenings.

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20.0 km

Lairg Free Church

Highlight • Religious Site

22.7 km

Gruids Mill

Ruins

24.9 km

East Wood

Forest

27.1 km

Falls of Shin

Highlight • Waterfall

You can really see the salmon jumping, totally impressive ...

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27.2 km

Falls of Shin Picnic Area

Highlight • Parking

Here you’ll find picnic benches, a drinking water tap and even a playground.

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29.3 km

Inveran Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

It is closed off, you can't cross it as it is in a dangerous state and nature is taking it over.

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31.9 km

Invershin Railway Bridge and View of River Oykel

Highlight • Viewpoint

These are actually two highlights in one. Because both the bridge itself, which you cross on a narrow bridge with metal grid floor, is spectacular as well as the breathtaking views of the river and Carbisdale Castle.

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