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Macmillan Cancer Support

No one should have to face cancer alone. Support this great cause and join the Macmillan Cancer Support team taking part in Etape Loch Ness on Sunday 27 April. Sign up today for £65!

  • Sun 27 Apr 2025
Bught Park, Inverness > Bishops Road, Inverness

Etape Loch Ness

05:45

Age 17 & over

Sign up £65

Fundraise £150

  • 106 km road cycling + 900 m ascent

Event overview

Greatness - you won't find it on your sofa.

The 66-mile (106km) cycle sportive offers a fantastic challenge with unrivalled scenery, so whether you’re a seasoned cyclist or a newcomer looking for your first sportive, don’t miss this awesome event.

In 2024, 6000 riders took part in this exciting event and general entry sold out in a couple of days so register your interest now to receive priority entry for 2025.

Starting and finishing in the historic Highland capital of Inverness, riders can enjoy cycling a 360° route on fully closed roads alongside the loch taking in some of the country’s most stunning scenery.

There is a timed King of the Mountain stage with a 4.8-mile (7.72km) climb gaining 380m in height and reaching a gradient of 12% at times.  

Many participants and their friends and families choose to stay on and explore the Scottish Highlands, an area of outstanding natural beauty. Loch Ness is one of the world’s best known destinations, its breath-taking scenery and the centuries-old myth and mystery of ‘Nessie’ have attracted visitors for years.

Event details

  • All fitness levels
  • Event village
  • Families
  • Free venue entry
  • Newcomers
  • Spectators
  • Teams
  • Traders at event

Location

  • Cafe
  • Restaurant
  • Toilets

Route

  • Cut off time
  • Distance markers
  • First aid
  • Food stations
  • Marshals
  • No headphones
  • Out and back
  • Sweeper
  • Timed section
  • Toilets
  • Traffic free
  • Undulating
  • Water stations
  • Wave start

What's included

  • Certificate
  • Chip timing
  • Goody bag
  • Medal

Entries

  • Age 17 & over
  • Entries open
  • Charity entries open
  • Charity places
  • Collect race pack
  • Enter online
  • Event merch available
  • Insurance available