Sluggan Bridge – Old Stone Arch Bridge loop from Slochd Summit

Sluggan Bridge – Old Stone Arch Bridge loop from Slochd Summit

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Sluggan Bridge – Old Stone Arch Bridge loop from Slochd Summit

02:40

37.2km

410m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

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4.31 km

Wade's Military Road at Sluggan Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

General Wade gained renown for constructing an extensive network of military roads in the 18th century across the Highlands. This strategic initiative aimed to assert control over the local population in the aftermath of the Jacobite uprisings.

This is one of Wade's Military roads, a scenic track that includes Sluggan Bridge, which replaces a two-arched bridge, originally constructed by Wade. The previous bridge was swept away during the floods of 1829, and the current structure was erected soon after.

It has metal railings instead of parapets, and despite its modernity, it has a construction style reminiscent of older designs compared to many other stone bridges.

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6.10 km

Sluggan Bridge

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Part of General Wade's military road, built as part of an attempt to subdue the notoriously grumpy (from an English perspective, at any rate) Highland populations which has risen up in the Jacobite Rebellion of 1715, the original bridge was washed away by a storm in 1829. This one was built shortly after, and originally had no safety railing or parapets at all, which rendered it somewhat precarious, at 9 metres (29.5 ft) high.

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6.42 km

Old Stone Bridge in Cairngorms National Park

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Yes, it is a beautiful area.

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7.10 km

Gravel Track in Cairngorms National Park

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Many miles of this trail has a good, compact, gravel surface. Easy enough to ride on but they are hilly areas

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10.4 km

Old Packhorse Bridge, Carrbridge

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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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10.5 km

Old Stone Arch Bridge

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Many people were stranding looking at this arch water bridge from the main bridge. The arch bridge is not in use and seems protected. I turned the bike back to look at it as I just caught it form the side of my eye as I was riding past. Great feature to look at.

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11.9 km

Carr Plantation

Forest

13.7 km

View of the Northern Corries, Cairngorms National Park

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A few gates to negoitiate however is a great non technical descent down to road and a good alternative to taking tarmac routes

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21.3 km

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 bikes and vehicles) and sometimes have big lorries so you need to watch out. Cycling is popular here though, so bikes shouldn’t be a surprise for drivers and the roads are fun to ride fast. There are lots of smaller roads you can escape onto if it feels a bit busy.

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