View of Glasnacardoch Bay – The Prince's Cairn loop from Mallaig

View of Glasnacardoch Bay – The Prince's Cairn loop from Mallaig

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View of Glasnacardoch Bay – The Prince's Cairn loop from Mallaig

02:55

57.6km

850m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 52.9 km for 181 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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193 m

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 …

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346 m

The Tea Garden Café

Highlight • Cafe

Really nice place for food and drink where you can sit either inside or outside on the terrace. "You can enjoy your meal in a friendly, warm and pleasant setting. …

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1.04 km

View of Glasnacardoch Bay

Highlight • Beach

Scenic views over Glasnacardoch Bay
showcasing dreamy blue & turquoise waters off the coast and beyond.

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20.2 km

The Prince's Cairn

Highlight • Historical Site

The Prince's Cairn marks the traditional spot from where Prince Charles Edward Stuart embarked for France from Scotland on 20 September 1746 following the failure of the Jacobite rising of …

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26.0 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 …

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28.8 km

Eilean na Mòine and Road to the Isles

Highlight • Lake

Dumbledores Grave (from Eilean na Moine)

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38.0 km

Cycle Path Along Loch Nan Uamh

Highlight • Lake

There's this short bike path on one side of the road. The main road is very busy – I've always appreciated any opportunity for a quieter ride!

Unfortunately, the bike path is far too short.

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52.9 km

Beach

57.5 km

"Conveniently sited alongside Mallaig railway station, Mallaig Heritage Centre is a treasure trove of stories, films, collections and displays, all telling the story of West Lochaber, its people and landscape." …

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57.6 km

End point

Train Station

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