Scenic Uphill Switchbacks – Descent Into Dores loop from Merkinch
Scenic Uphill Switchbacks – Descent Into Dores loop from Merkinch
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Scenic Uphill Switchbacks – Descent Into Dores loop from Merkinch
03:08
54.6km
650m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: March 20, 2026
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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable
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After 1.12 km for 108 m
After 29.0 km for 6.46 km
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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1.17 km
Caledonian Canal Lock, Inverness
Highlight • Structure
Tip by
14.7 km
Scenic Uphill Switchbacks
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Tip by
19.9 km
Descent Into Dores
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
28.7 km
Loch Ruthven
Highlight • Natural Monument
Tip by
40.0 km
Scenic Singletrack Road South of Inverness
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
Tip by
54.6 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
37.7 km
8.08 km
5.08 km
1.71 km
1.27 km
724 m
Surfaces
33.6 km
13.5 km
6.84 km
603 m
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Elevation
Highest point (360 m)
Lowest point (0 m)
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Weather
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Wednesday 20 May
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7°C
92 %
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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h
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