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NC500 Alternative loop from Ullapool

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NC500 Alternative loop from Ullapool

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4.7

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29

riders

NC500 Alternative loop from Ullapool

06:50

107km

1,330m

Cycling

Embark on the NC500 Alternative loop from Ullapool, a difficult touring bicycle route spanning 66.4 miles (106.9 km) with a significant elevation gain of 4368 feet (1331 metres). This challenging journey, typically completed in around 6 hours and 49 minutes, offers a memorable experience through the Scottish Highlands. You will…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

19.8 km

View of Loch Lurgainn

Highlight • Viewpoint

The C1047 is one of the best roads you'll ever ride. Take it as a detour from the A835 if travelling north from Ullapool. You can continue up via Drumbeg …

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2

43.3 km

Inverkirkaig Bay and Pebble Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Settlement

Inverkirkaig is a scattered settlement lying at the head and along the northern side of Loch Kirkaig. This narrow sea loch is contained by rocky headlands and has an entrance …

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3

48.7 km

Lochinver Larder

Highlight • Cafe

Having slept on the white sands of Achmelvich, the 5 km run over the hill for views of Suliven and a pie breakfast seems like a no brainer.

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4

67.7 km

Loch Assynt

Highlight • Lake

Loch Assynt is a spectacular freshwater loch with stunning views of the local Munroe’s.
It's about 9.5km long and 1.5km at its widest with a maximum depth of 86m.
Ardvreck …

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107 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.2 km

33.3 km

3.88 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

102 km

4.04 km

362 m

234 m

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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