Serious roadies could cover the 70 miles in under four hours but why rush round this Lochinver-Drumrunie-Ledmore Junction-Kylesku-Drumbeg loop when it can be a leisurely day ride soaking up the stunning landscape with some great out-of-the-saddle climbs. Added bonus is that for the most part, you’re cycling on some of the quietest roads in the UK. Poet Norman MacCaig was inspired by this area. You will be too.

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Catch this white sand beach on a sunny day, with a school of dolphins in the turquoise sea and the extraordinary mountains of Assynt in the background. Take a photograph. Then try and convince your friends you really were in Scotland.

Near Lochinver

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Achmelvich beach, a few miles north-west of Lochinver is stunning.

Take the three-mile single track road from Lochinver.

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One of the finest B&B establishments around. A stunning view of Quinag, Suilven and Stac Pollaidh from the balcony, this recently built spacious detached wooden house is situated a kilometer outside Lochinver. Beautifully clean, it boasts an outdoor hot tub to relax under the stars after a big day on the mountains. Fantastic hospitality - our host Mike arrived to pick us up with takeaway fish and chips after an 11 hour 'too late back for pub food' assault on the whole Suilven ridge as part of our Cape Wrath 250 mile trek.

Breakfast is very hearty and meticulously timed and all at £22 a night per person. An amazing bargain for what you get.

Mike Rochester, Eadar Da Sloc, Torbreck, Lochinver, Sutherland IV274JB
Mike@rochester114.fsnet.co.uk

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