Etape Loch Ness 2027

The UK's largest closed-road cycle sportive, Etape Loch Ness covers 66 miles (106 km) around Loch Ness on a fully traffic-free 360° loop, starting and finishing at Bught Park in Inverness with 900 m of total ascent. The route includes a timed King and Queen of the Mountain segment — a 4.8-mile climb with 380 m of elevation gain and gradients reaching 12%. Official charity partners for 2027 are Highland Hospice, Macmillan Cancer Support, and Parkinson's UK. Pre-event registration takes place the day before at the Event Hub, Eden Court, Bishops Road, Inverness; priority entry is open now at etapelochness.com.