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Loch an Daimh gravel loop from Ullapool

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Loch an Daimh gravel loop from Ullapool

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Loch an Daimh gravel loop from Ullapool

05:01

52.0km

670m

Cycling

The Loch an Daimh gravel loop from Ullapool offers a difficult touring cycling adventure through the rugged Scottish Highlands. You will cover 32.3 miles (52.0 km) with a significant 2201 feet (671 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 5 hours. Expect varied terrain, from smooth gravel tracks to rough,…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 893 m for 929 m

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Parking

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7.36 km

Gravel Tracks to East Rhidorroch Lodge

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Really smooth gravel tracks from the House to the Lodge

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16.2 km

Gravel Descent to Knockdamph Bothy

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Slightly rough landy track to Knockdamph Bothy. Fine on gravel bikes with 40mm tyres, but might get a bit tiring.

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19.3 km

Knockdamph Bothy to Schoolhouse Bothy Gravel Route

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Slightly rough downhill gravel from Knockdamph Bothy to Schoolhouse Bothy. Possible on 40mm+ tyres but does require some good handling. One river crossing which is a bit deep near the bottom.

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36.5 km

View Across Loch an Daimh

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Gravel a little smoother and some great views over the loch (if you can see it...)

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52.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.5 km

19.4 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

41.8 km

8.52 km

1.23 km

455 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 22 July

17°C

13°C

39 %

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Max wind speed: 28.0 km/h

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Loch an Daimh gravel loop from Ullapool

Gravel Tracks to East Rhidorroch Lodge

Gravel Descent to Knockdamph Bothy

Knockdamph Bothy to Schoolhouse Bothy Gravel Route

View Across Loch an Daimh

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