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Ryvoan Bothy – The Old Logging Way loop from Nethy Bridge

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Ryvoan Bothy – The Old Logging Way loop from Nethy Bridge

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Ryvoan Bothy – The Old Logging Way loop from Nethy Bridge

05:10

67.7km

930m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: February 20, 2026

Tips

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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3.53 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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6.49 km

Abernethy Forest Gravel Track

Highlight • Trail

I found this gently climbing and undulating gravel road through the forest a great pleasure to cycle. I was shocked by the elevation gain on the map, but in practice, the gravel path proved to be easy to ride and also very beautiful.

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10.8 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 a beautiful poem on the door by AM Lawrence, a poet from Burgh by Sands in Cumbria. The piece is called 'I Leave Tonight from Euston' and encapsulates the thrill of leaving civilisation to seek out wild places, such as those we find in the Cairngorms.

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15.0 km

Glenmore Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Find out more about Glenmore Forest Park at our visitor centre, where you can consider the range of trails and activities whilst relaxing in our café. You can begin a walk to a magical lochan from here, or jump over the road to Loch Morlich Beach for watersports and cycling trails.
(Forestry and Land Scotland)

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15.3 km

The Old Logging Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The Old Logging Way is a moderate off-road route leading through the unique landscape of the Cairngorms landscape.
The route leads from Aviemore to Glenmore and the beautiful Loch Morlich and back to the smaller but no less beautiful Loch Eilein. Loch Morlich has very nice sandy beaches and a water sports centre, where you can hire kayaks or boats to explore the water. In summer, the lake is a great place for a break during your cycle tour. From Aviemore to Glenmore, the route is also suitable for cycle-experienced children. The off-road path is well-maintained and the distance is manageable even for the smaller ones. Th route from Loch Morlin to Loch Eilein is more adventurous and challenging.
(Oudooractive)

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23.0 km

Old Logging Way Gravel Path

Highlight • Cycleway

Nice gravel route

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24.9 km

River Spey

Lake

50.1 km

Old Packhorse Bridge, Carrbridge

Highlight • Bridge

The beautiful old bridge is not far from the parking lot. Connected with a circular path, it goes along the river and back through the forest.

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61.5 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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67.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.7 km

25.2 km

2.38 km

1.75 km

1.65 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

19.2 km

18.4 km

6.12 km

104 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

12°C

-1°C

76 %

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Ryvoan Bothy – The Old Logging Way loop from Nethy Bridge

Abernethy Forest and Nature Reserve

Abernethy Forest Gravel Track

Ryvoan Bothy

Glenmore Visitor Centre

The Old Logging Way

Old Logging Way Gravel Path

Old Packhorse Bridge, Carrbridge

Loch Garten

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