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This route is in Applecross, in Wester Ross, and avoids the world-renowned Bealach na Bà road climb in favour of a lesser-known off-road route.

Starting at Kenmore on Loch Torridon, this is a mountain bike route through Applecross Glen to reach the west coast of the peninsula. If the weather’s nice, you can even finish the ride off with a cooling dip in Applecross River.

Kerry and Kirsty rode this route with Calum Maclean who’s more commonly known as the Wild Swimmer.

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In north east Skye in the Trotternish peninsula.

Starting at Portree harbour, you cycle past some of Skye’s most famous landmarks. Admire the strange rock formations of the Old Man of Storr and Kilt Rock before tackling the steep climb up the winding road to the Quiraing.

Skye’s reputation as the Jurassic Isle is also clear to see as you pass dinosaur footprints on Staffin beach, which have made the island so famous in recent years.

Kerry and Kirsty ride with with local Kerr Gibb, who is lucky enough to count this route as his commute to work.

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Morar and Arisaig are known as the rough bounds, so you have some idea what to expect. Starting at Bracora, follow the banks of Loch Morar – Britain’s deepest fresh water loch – and keep an eye out for the legendary resident, Morag the monster.

Then stop for a break to see the famous steam train the Jacobite, made more famous in recent years thanks to its appearance in the Harry Potter films. Continue on past the white west coast beaches, with stunning views out to the Small Isles and Skye.

Kerry and Kirsty met up with local cyclist Lisa Annette, who has rediscovered the beauty of her her home turf through trips on the bike.

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Coigeach is in Scotland’s north west and this route starts at the foot of the iconic Stac Polly before heading off round the Coigeach peninsula.

Famed for the bracing winds when the cloud clears, you are treated to fantastic views of the Summer Isles and the hilltops of Assynt. Fairy folklore is part of the ancient culture in the area, so keep an eye out for place names that honour these mystical creatures.

Kerry and Kirsty rode with Seonaidh Charity, who first got to know his chosen route as he’d often travel the road to visit his fiancée.

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Take on big hill climbs in the south of Skye and then onto mainland via the unique Glenachulish ferry.

The first steep climb starts at Ashaig before a swift descent with sharp alpine bends to Kylerhea. Catch the world's only hand-operated turntable ferry, the Glenachulish, across the water to the mainland to reach the picturesque village of Glenelg. From here carry on to another gruelling climb up to the summit of Mam Ratagan with its rewarding views of the Five Sisters of Kintail.

Fiona Grant, a cycling aficionado who lives in Skye, rode this route with Kerry and Kirsty and gave them a run for their money!

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Based in Assynt on the north west coast, start off with an out-and-back on the Clachtoll peat road once used by locals to reach remote peat banks.

Then rejoin the main road and continue up the coast, stopping at Clachtoll beach – which can seem like the Mediterranean on a sunny day – before finishing the day’s cycling at the dramatic seascapes of Stoer Lighthouse.

Kerry and Kirsty met and rode with Ruairidh MacKay, who has fond memories of coming to the area when he was a young boy and now brings his own family here.

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Beautiful Strath Nairn, south east of Loch Ness, has numerous little lochs to explore.

Start the cycle in Farr and continue on to Loch Duntelchaig. This is where some locals believe the real Nessie lives. Then plough on to Loch Ashie, with its own stories of sightings of a ghostly battling Norse warrior: Fionn.

Kerry and Kirsty rode with Raghnaid Sandilands, a self-confessed map boffin, who began using her bike to explore the places she sees while researching maps and place names of the area.

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This route takes in the stunning Loch Lyon and Beinn Dorain, just north of Tyndrum.

Starting the route at the foot of Beinn Dorain, the route makes several crossings of the small rivers flowing down from the surrounding hills. Then pass over the West Highland Way, which attracts walkers all year round, before also then passing under the West Highland Railway Line. Along the way, look for a fank (a walled pen for sheep) where famed Gaelic poet once lived and worked.

Kerry and Kirsty rode with hillwalker Colin MacLeod, whose bike is a means to an end for reaching more summits.

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