Climb Out of Applecross Bay – Applecross Sands loop from Kenmore

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Climb Out of Applecross Bay – Applecross Sands loop from Kenmore

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Climb Out of Applecross Bay – Applecross Sands loop from Kenmore

03:08

41.7km

640m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.19 km

Coastal Road to Shieldaig with Views of Loch Torridon

Highlight • Cycleway

This small and mostly quiet road hugs the coastline along the northern shores of the Applecross Peninsula, from the north-west tip to the village of Shieldaig.

It's an absolutely incredible stretch with mind-blowing views along the undulating road, enjoy!

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1.81 km

Kenmore Mountain Bike Descent

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Great fun approx 2.5km descent from the col down to Kenmore. Can be ridden as an out and back or as part of completing the whole coffin road.

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6.35 km

Loch Gaineamhach

Highlight • Lake

Great loch views along the coffin road. A good place to stop for a breather and to take in the scenery.

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16.4 km

Climb Out of Applecross Bay

Highlight • Climb

Steady and not too steep, great views out and across the bay.

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22.4 km

Applecross Sands

Highlight • Beach

Dramatic views of the islands of Raasay and Rona as well as Applecross Sands, a spectacular large sandy inlet backed by expansive bright green dunes.

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22.8 km

Applecross Sands Beach

Highlight • Beach

Typical of Ross-shire beaches on the Applecross peninsula. White sand and blue waters, with good views of the northern tip of Raasay on a clear day. If you have time …

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36.5 km

Alte Steine mit Blick auf Loch Torridon

Highlight • Historical Site

Two Standing Stones near the street - one is fake - but the other one could be an real old one. Nice view from the stones down to loch Torridon.

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41.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

10.1 km

6.27 km

1.34 km

Surfaces

24.5 km

9.26 km

3.91 km

3.19 km

757 m

137 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 10 October

13°C

6°C

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Max wind speed: 9.0 km/h

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Comments

January 4, 2024,Coffin Road loop from Applecross

Avoid the bit the cuts across the penisula at the north end of the route as it's the most miserable hike-a-bike through a bog I've ever dealt with and the forest before you come back out onto the road is unrideable. I'd recommend sticking to the road and picking up the trail when starts heading back to applecross.