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Berriedale And Dunbeath

The Crask Road – View of Helmsdale loop from Ousdale Broch

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Berriedale And Dunbeath

The Crask Road – View of Helmsdale loop from Ousdale Broch

Hard

6

riders

The Crask Road – View of Helmsdale loop from Ousdale Broch

03:39

54.2km

840m

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: April 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 5.17 km for 17 m

After 5.55 km for 31 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

5.47 km

Helmsdale River Path

Highlight • River

Beautiful, quiet path along the river

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2

5.78 km

Helmsdale Golf Club

Highlight • Rest Area

Also good for parking

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3

24.7 km

The Crask Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Amazing road with a gradual climb. There's good tarmac on both tracks, but grass down the middle, like the roads on some of the west coast islands. Not to be …

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4

47.5 km

View of Helmsdale

Highlight • Viewpoint

View of Helmsdale between sheep and gorse

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5

48.2 km

Helmsdale War Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

On a hill from which you also have a good view

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6

48.9 km

View of Helmsdale Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Fantastic views of the harbour and over the Moray Firth

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B

54.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.6 km

21.0 km

932 m

282 m

179 m

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.9 km

12.6 km

373 m

244 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (340 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

17°C

8°C

76 %

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