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Dornoch Firth Bridge – Ardgay Stores & Highland Cafe loop from Balblair Distillery

Dornoch Firth Bridge – Ardgay Stores & Highland Cafe loop from Balblair Distillery

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Dornoch Firth Bridge – Ardgay Stores & Highland Cafe loop from Balblair Distillery

01:50

42.7km

290m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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7.44 km

Dornoch Firth Bridge First Birth Memorial

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7.79 km

Dornoch Firth Bridge

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The Dornoch Firth Bridge was opened in 1991 replacing a 42km trip inland to Bonar Bridge. The 44m long bridge carries the A9 road across the Dornoch Firth.

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8.38 km

Dornoch Firth Bridge

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The Dornoch Firth Bridge was opened by the Queen Mother in 1991 and carries the A9 trunk road north from Tain saving a 26-mile (42 km) detour via Bonar Bridge. …

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21.0 km

Ledmore Wod

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27.8 km

Bonar Bridge (Modern Arch Bridge)

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Crossing the Kyle of Sutherland into or out of Bonar Bridge, there are great views on either side. The 'new' metal bridge is juxtaposed against the ancient town.

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28.0 km

The HUB Café

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Possibly the only reliably open cafe with hot food and drink locally and welcomes wet cyclists

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29.4 km

Ardgay Stores & Highland Cafe

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Great village store for overnight supplies and coffee/cake stop.

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31.3 km

View of Bonar Bridge

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32.7 km

View of the Dornoch Firth from the A836

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The A638 along the southern bank of the firth of Dornoch riding from the sea at Tain inland to Bonar Bridge. There is the A949 on the northern bank of …

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42.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.8 km

1.01 km

916 m

Surfaces

40.9 km

1.01 km

773 m

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Tuesday 26 May

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Dornoch Firth Bridge – Ardgay Stores & Highland Cafe loop from Balblair Distillery

Dornoch Firth Bridge First Birth Memorial

Dornoch Firth Bridge

Dornoch Firth Bridge

Bonar Bridge (Modern Arch Bridge)

The HUB Café

Ardgay Stores & Highland Cafe

View of Bonar Bridge

View of the Dornoch Firth from the A836

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