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Scotland > Sutherland > A838, parking at northern limit of Loch Merkland
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GPX| Cycle Route Details | |
| Route Name | Gobernuisgach Lodge Return |
| Distance : miles (km) | 20.85 (33.55) |
| Duration(hh:mm) | 02:00 |
| Difficulty |  |
| Posted By | Lance |
| Calories Burned | kcal |
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| Cycle Route Location | |
| Country | Scotland |
| Town/City | A838, parking at northern limit of Loch Merkland |
| County/Region | Sutherland |
| Start Location | A838, parking at northern limit of Loch Merkland |
| End Location | As start location |
| Cycle Steps | |
| One of the best introduction mountain-bike routes I've ever come across. There are no navigational issues. The surface is hard-core (land-rover track). In bad weather this route will be exposed. However, in good weather, this route is simply stunning: through the middle of a crazy geologic landscape (that Sutherland does so well!) formed by Moine Thrust. Great views of some iconic mountains: Ben Hope (most northerly Munro), Ben Klibreck, Ben More Assynt | |
| Landmarks/Pubs for lunch/Sites to see? | |
| This route is remote: no shops, no mobile-phone coverage. The only habitation is Gobernuisgach Lodge. So take you packed lunch and enjoy it sitting by the Strathmore River! |
| Your comments? | ||
| posted by:Peter Kohn | Rating :  | difficult : |
| It''s a decent climb but the surface is excellent (not many year''s ago it could be driven in a normal saloon car with care - and permission as the gates at the end are locked). Fabulous sense of remoteness and wilderness. The name (Pass of the robber) always intrigued me. | ||
| posted by:Peter Kohn | Rating : | difficult : |
| It''s a decent climb but the surface is excellent (not many year''s ago it could be driven in a normal saloon car with care - and permission as the gates at the end are locked). Fabulous sense of remoteness and wilderness. The name (Pass of the robber) always intrigued me. From Gobernuisgach there is a rough track over the hills to Lone (near Achfary). A stunning combination but the second leg is pretty tough for normal mortals. | ||
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