Loch Garten – Loch Garten Nature Centre loop from Boat of Garten

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Loch Garten – Loch Garten Nature Centre loop from Boat of Garten

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Loch Garten – Loch Garten Nature Centre loop from Boat of Garten

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23.5km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.16 km

Loch Garten

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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4.24 km

Loch Garten Nature Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitor center buildings are currently under construction and are not accessible. There is some kind of emergency facility in a tent to receive visitors and obtain information.

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11.4 km

Abernethy Forest and Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful ancient forest the remnants of the Caledonian Forests with loads of wildlife, red squirrels, black grouse, cappercaille, deer and wild cats etc.
It's an area where you shouldn't be lighting fires.

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15.8 km

Nethy Bridge Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely tea room with comfortable seats. They did not mind us arriving all muddy during our bike ride. Great cheese scones and coffee. Bike stand in the car park and even a hose to wash your bike down with.

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15.9 km

Nethy House Cafe & Bistro

Highlight • Restaurant

A hidden gem and a must stop along the Speyside Way for any two wheel antics. The food is hearty and plentiful. The coffee is delicious and locally roasted. Dont …

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16.0 km

Nethy Bridge Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

A good place to start and finish rides or walks in Abernethy forest. it has parking (small donation requested via honesty box), toilets and an interesting interpretation room with lots of historical and natural history information

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17.0 km

Abernethy Forest Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful woodland single track linking Loch Garten with Nethy Bridge. This path is part of Abernethy National Nature Reserve, and is home to Caledonian pinewood and the elusive red squirrels.

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