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Lecht Ski Centre Summit – Ruthven Barracks loop from Newtonmore

Lecht Ski Centre Summit – Ruthven Barracks loop from Newtonmore

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Lecht Ski Centre Summit – Ruthven Barracks loop from Newtonmore

08:11

181km

1,880m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 28, 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

Train Station

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Loch Alvie

Highlight • Natural

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View of the Northern Cairngorms from Carr-Bridge

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At the B9153 - A95 junction it's safe to stop and have a look at the awesome views up towards the northern Cairngorms.
The A roads here are fast (for …

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43.7 km

View of the Cairngorms from Nethy Bridge Road

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The road from the A939 mountain road down to Nethy Bridge is quieter and a great alternative to staying on the main road. The descent is fast and fun or …

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74.7 km

Lecht Ski Centre Summit

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Tough climb in either direction, but slightly easier from the North. A real sense of achievement when summited.
Great views over Donside and the surrounding hills.

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113 km

View of Loch Garten

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This is arguably the most scenic view you will get of the Loch Garten and the greenery around it.

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134 km

Cairngorm Mountain Road Climb from Glenmore

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The Cairngorm Mountain Base Station at the top of this road climb is the information centre & booking office for the ski lifts and railway. There is also a shop, …

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162 km

River Feshie at Feshiebridge

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Feshiebridge is part of a beautiful, peaceful forest that leans against the great mass of the Cairngorm mountains. There are beautiful paths along the wide grassy bank of the River …

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174 km

Ruthven Barracks

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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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181 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

114 km

56.4 km

7.18 km

2.09 km

484 m

334 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

180 km

431 m

403 m

380 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Friday 8 May

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37 %

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Lecht Ski Centre Summit – Ruthven Barracks loop from Newtonmore

Loch Alvie

View of the Northern Cairngorms from Carr-Bridge

View of the Cairngorms from Nethy Bridge Road

Lecht Ski Centre Summit

View of Loch Garten

Cairngorm Mountain Road Climb from Glenmore

River Feshie at Feshiebridge

Ruthven Barracks

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