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Loch Garten – Ryvoan Bothy loop from Eilean Dubh

Loch Garten – Ryvoan Bothy loop from Eilean Dubh

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5.0

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Loch Garten – Ryvoan Bothy loop from Eilean Dubh

05:41

84.8km

1,110m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Glenmore National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.17 km

River Spey

Lake

11.0 km

Burma Road South Trail, Cairngorms National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The origin of this trail's name is contentious, but many sources state that it was built by prisoners of war during WW2. This stretch of the trail, though, is a …

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20.9 km

River Dulnain

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Was quite put off initially about this route but it's actually really good.
Nice climb out of Aviemore then once at the top then there's a great decent off the top

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44.7 km

Nestled within the Abernethy Nature Reserve, Loch Garten is a haven for wildlfe, a serene loch surrounded by Caledonian pine forest. If you're lucky you might spot a rare capercaille, Scottish crossbill or osprey.

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57.7 km

Ryvoan Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Ryvoan is a classic Scottish bothy, a haven on the open ground beyond the Ryvoan Pass. It's a popular shelter too, being relatively easy to access from Glen More.

There's …

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58.8 km

An Lochan Uaine (The Green Loch)

Highlight • Lake

Legend has is that the water here is so green because the pixies wash their clothes in the water here. Or it might be to do with the trees. Whatever, …

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64.2 km

Loch Morlich

Highlight • Beach

A lovely place to pause along the edge of the deservedly popular Loch Morlich. There is a sandy beach nearby and stunning views across the water towards the northern peaks of the Cairngorms National Park.

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81.5 km

Feshiebridge Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • River

I happily braked at this bridge during my bike ride. Deep below, the water lapped against the rocks. I was amazed to see the local kids swimming down it in inflatables. How cool!

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84.0 km

Loch Insh Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Look out for Ospreys that nest on the island in summer.

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84.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

58.8 km

20.7 km

2.67 km

2.36 km

220 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

42.8 km

19.9 km

16.9 km

4.29 km

984 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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River Dulnain

Loch Garten

Ryvoan Bothy

An Lochan Uaine (The Green Loch)

Loch Morlich

Feshiebridge Stone Arch Bridge

Loch Insh Viewpoint

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