About this road
The A87 from near Invergarry past Loch Garry, Loch Loyne and Loch Cluanie, then down Glen Shiel under the Five Sisters of Kintail to Shiel Bridge, on the road to Skye.
Ride notes
- Busy route to Skye
- Deer on the road
Green lanes
Holloway doesn't map green lanes in Scotland. Scotland's access law is different from England and Wales: the right to roam doesn't cover motor vehicles, and there's no byway system like England's. So this road is here for the tarmac only.
Fuel along the way
- Glengarry Filling Station0.0 km in
- Cluanie Petrol Station36 km in
Distances are measured from the Invergarry end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- B862 and B852 Fort Augustus to Inverness36 km away
- A890 Strathcarron to Stromeferry36 km away
- A890 Lochcarron to Achnasheen40 km away
An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.