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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.44 km

Dornoch Firth Bridge First Birth Memorial

Highlight • Bridge

7.79 km

Dornoch Firth Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

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

Highlight • Bridge

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

Forest

27.8 km

Bonar Bridge (Modern Arch Bridge)

Highlight • Bridge

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

Highlight • Cafe

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

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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31.3 km

View of Bonar Bridge

Highlight • River

32.7 km

View of the Dornoch Firth from the A836

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

41.1 km

1.28 km

357 m

Surfaces

41.2 km

1.28 km