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View of the Small Isles – Road from Kilchoan Ferry loop from Mallaig

View of the Small Isles – Road from Kilchoan Ferry loop from Mallaig

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View of the Small Isles – Road from Kilchoan Ferry loop from Mallaig

04:48

97.7km

1,350m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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4.54 km

Morar – Start of the TGO Challenge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Morar is a small village with a superb beach and views to Rum. Another start point best used by regular those with experience of trackless walking in Scotland as it offers challenging but rewarding routes over very rough ground in the Loch Morar area. It has been lightly used but the Morar Hotel is now very welcoming to Challengers so if you’ve a few crossings under your belt why not give it a go.

Register: Morar Hotel, 01687 462346, bookings@morarhotel.co.uk

Getting there: The train station on the Mallaig Line is opposite the hotel.

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27.3 km

Lochailort – TGO Challenge Start Point

Highlight • Settlement

The Lochailort Hotel sits at head of the sea loch and gives access to some truly wild country. To the south the rough Ardgour Corbetts and to the north many will walk along Loch Beoraid or over to Oban bothy. All routes are hard going, often pathless but rewarding. It’s a great start point for those with previous Challenge experience but not ideal if this will be your first walk in Scotland.

Register: Lochailort Inn: 01687 470208, enquires@lochailortinn.co.uk

Getting there: Lochailort has its own stop on the beautiful Fort William-Mallaig rail line.

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39.0 km

View of the Small Isles

Highlight • Natural Monument

Across the mouth of Loch Ailort are wonderful views of the Small Isles. Muck is on the left. Eigg is the one with the 'Sgurr' on it. You might glimpse the mountains (Cuillin) of Rum peaking over from behind. Canna is out of view.

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40.2 km

Glenuig Community Shop and Hotel

Highlight • Pub

The shop doesn't keep regular hours. There is a hotel opposite which offers drinks and food.

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48.9 km

Drynie Wood

Forest

52.1 km

Road from Kilchoan Ferry

Highlight • Cycleway

lumpy but worth the effort to get up to Skye

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58.5 km

View of Skye and the Cuillins

Highlight • Viewpoint

97.4 km

Mallaig Railway Station – West Highland Line Terminus

Highlight • Rest Area

Mallaig station - terminus of the West Highland Line.

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97.5 km

Mallaig – TGO Challenge Start Point

Highlight • Settlement

Mallaig is a bustling fishing port and is one of the most popular start points, especially with first timers. Many take the ferry to Knoydart which is a spectacular way to start a crossing, but with a little imagination there are routes you can fashion without crossing the water…

Register: West Highland Hotel: 01687 460251, info@westhighlandhotel.co.uk

Getting there: From Fort William take the Scotrail service or the Jacobite Steam train along the West Highland line.

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97.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.5 km

17.5 km

10.3 km

1.04 km

163 m

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

92.9 km

4.25 km

422 m

163 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 1 June

16°C

11°C

45 %

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View of the Small Isles – Road from Kilchoan Ferry loop from Mallaig

Morar – Start of the TGO Challenge

Lochailort – TGO Challenge Start Point

View of the Small Isles

Glenuig Community Shop and Hotel

Road from Kilchoan Ferry

View of Skye and the Cuillins

Mallaig Railway Station – West Highland Line Terminus

Mallaig – TGO Challenge Start Point

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