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Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge And Achnacarry

Loch Arkaig & Loch Lochy loop

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Spean Bridge, Roy Bridge And Achnacarry

Loch Arkaig & Loch Lochy loop

Hard

Loch Arkaig & Loch Lochy loop

05:21

80.1km

590m

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: June 6, 2024

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 54.0 km for 32 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

44.4 km

Loch Lochy

Highlight • Viewpoint

The amusingly-named Loch Lochy is a lovely expanse of water in Lochaber. The area was not always as peaceful as it is today. In 1544, the Battle of the Shirts took place on its banks. Later in 1665, another battle ended a 360-year feud between the Chattan Confederation and the Camerons.

According to folklore, a supernatural river horse lives in the freshwater lake. With an average depth of 230 feet (70 m), Loch Lochy could be hiding all sorts of creatures in its waters.

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2

54.1 km

Gairlochy Bottom Lock, Caledonian Canal

Highlight • River

10 miles flat ride from Neptune’s Gate. There are benches to stop and refresh. You can either backtrack to Neptune’s Gate, or cross the canal and ride back to Neptune’s Gate on sealed road it’s a few inclines. Or you can ride 11 miles to Laggan....or keep going to Fort Augustus or Inverness. There is an old lighthouse also. This is part of Loch Lochy. Worth a trip! 🚲

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3

60.0 km

View of Loch Arkaig

Highlight • Viewpoint

The start of the road that runs along the side of the loch. Good road but very undulating.

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B

80.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.2 km

12.5 km

10.3 km

5.82 km

459 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.8 km

13.4 km

4.52 km

3.12 km

419 m

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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