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Ryvoan Bothy – Loch Garten loop from Nethy Bridge

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Ryvoan Bothy – Loch Garten loop from Nethy Bridge

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Ryvoan Bothy – Loch Garten loop from Nethy Bridge

04:53

60.0km

500m

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

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 12.0 km for 15 m

After 12.1 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.52 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, …

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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 …

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12.1 km

Lochan Uaine (The Green Lochan)

Highlight • Lake

Picturesque little lake at the foot of a rock face. A nice place to stop and enjoy the view or even take a dip in the refreshing water.

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18.7 km

View of the Cairngorms from Rothiemurchus Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

38.1 km

River Spey

Lake

39.2 km

Dalfaber Road (NCN 7)

Highlight • Trail

Part of NCN 7, Dalfaber Road is a quiet narrow road running on the east side of the railway. It's a much quieter alternative than the busy High Street on the other side of the tracks.

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41.3 km

Speyside Way: Aviemore to Boat of Garten

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

An extremely tranquil, pretty and (rare in the region) mostly flat trail, the Speyside Way extends much further than this section. This is a particularly scenic part though; plenty of wildlife and vegetation, a good smooth path and great views.

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53.8 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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60.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

16.3 km

4.60 km

4.22 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.5 km

17.8 km

4.65 km

2.27 km

1.58 km

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

12°C

-1°C

76 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Ryvoan Bothy – Loch Garten loop from Nethy Bridge

Abernethy Forest and Nature Reserve

Abernethy Forest Gravel Track

Ryvoan Bothy

Lochan Uaine (The Green Lochan)

View of the Cairngorms from Rothiemurchus Road

Dalfaber Road (NCN 7)

Speyside Way: Aviemore to Boat of Garten

Loch Garten

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