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Ruthven Barracks – Kingussie Town Centre loop from Kingussie

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Ruthven Barracks – Kingussie Town Centre loop from Kingussie

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Ruthven Barracks – Kingussie Town Centre loop from Kingussie

01:24

5.35km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.19 km

Ruthven Barracks

Highlight • Castle

Occupying a prominent position above the town of Kingussie, Ruthven Barracks is a spectacular sight. The ruins are wonderfully well preserved and entrance is free. On a good day, a …

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2

3.76 km

Kingussie railway station

Highlight • Rest Area

Sustrans Millennium Milepost (type: Mills) metal sculpture. One of many placed throughout the UK National Cycle Network.

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3

4.15 km

Kingussie Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

Kingussie is a lively town and a good base for exploring the sensational Northern Cairngorms. Nestled in the Spey Valley, the town enjoys gorgeous scenery but is a little bit …

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4

4.66 km

Sugar Bowl Coffee & Gifts

Highlight • Cafe

Friendly staff, great coffee and food and a nice atmosphere. Cycle friendly but no bike parking other than against the wall and locked to a pipe in King street.

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B

5.35 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.49 km

1.31 km

1.30 km

187 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.07 km

682 m

594 m

493 m

416 m

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Saturday 9 May

11°C

-2°C

81 %

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