Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Get the App

Routes

Running trails & routes

Loch Garten – Loch Garten loop from Boat of Garten

Routes

Running trails & routes

Loch Garten – Loch Garten loop from Boat of Garten

Hard

runners

Loch Garten – Loch Garten loop from Boat of Garten

03:02

27.0km

220m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

2.83 km

Rooty Trail in Abernethy Forest

Highlight • Trail

A great opportunity to practice your S1+/S2 forest riding skills on this narrow dirt path through Abernethy Forest with plenty of mud and lots of tree roots. A route probably best suited to mountain bike or "hardcore" gravel bike riders.

Tip by

3.86 km

Benches Overlooking Loch Mallachie

Highlight • Viewpoint

This small and secluded loch is extremely tranquil. It is surrounded by forest on three sides but opens up on the southwest banks and affords the perfect place to watch the sunset.

Tip by

5.10 km

Loch Garten

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nestled amidst gorgeous woodland to the northeast of Aviemore, Loch Garten is a beautifully tranquil place for a stroll. It's a treat for birders, with many species to spot such …

Tip by

6.00 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.

Tip by

6.08 km

Loch Garten Nature Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitor center buildings are currently under construction and are not accessible. There is some kind of emergency facility in a tent to receive visitors and obtain information.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

19.5 km

Singletrack through Abernethy National Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Fun traffic free section of the Speyside Way. Suitable for gravel bikes as well. Undulating with some fun little descent sections to keep you on your toes. Fun in both …

Tip by

24.4 km

Bog Woodland Observation Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bog woodland is an important habitat for many animals, insects and birds. This area has been preserved to allow them to flourish here. You are asked to stay on the boardwalks.

Tip by

27.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.4 km

6.71 km

4.63 km

834 m

387 m

Surfaces

9.78 km

9.10 km

4.73 km

2.18 km

1.03 km

150 m

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (300 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Saturday 25 July

14°C

7°C

98 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

Want to know more?

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Hard

4.0

Chalamain Gap from Glenmore trail-running loop

02:22h

18.6km

420m

Moderate

5.0

Anagach Woods loop from Grantown-on-Spey

01:20h

11.7km

60m

Hard

Cairn Gorm & Ben Macdui loop from the Cairngorm Mountain Centre

03:39h

20.0km

1,190m

Moderate

5.0

Loch an Eilein Trail

00:50h

7.17km

30m

Hard

Cairngorm 4000ers Round

06:27h

36.6km

2,100m

Hard

Cairngorm 4000's Challenge loop from Glenmore Lodge — Cairngorms National Park

06:04h

39.7km

2,240m

Moderate

5.0

Uath Lochans and Farleitter Crag Trail

00:42h

5.73km

100m

Moderate

Ruthven and Tromie Bridge trail running loop

01:19h

10.3km

190m

Hard

Upper Glen Feshie and Ruigh Aiteachain bothy trail run

01:22h

12.3km

90m

Hard

Mullach Clach a' Bhlair from Glen Feshie trail running loop — Cairngorms National Park

02:46h

20.9km

720m

Moderate

5.0

549

Loch Morlich Beach – Loch Morlich Beach loop from Glenmore Forest Park

00:42h

6.41km

30m

Hard

5.0

250

Ryvoan Bothy – Herdsman's Hill loop from Glenmore Forest Park

02:07h

14.9km

560m

Loch Garten – Loch Garten loop from Boat of Garten

Rooty Trail in Abernethy Forest

Benches Overlooking Loch Mallachie

Loch Garten

Loch Garten

Loch Garten Nature Centre

Singletrack through Abernethy National Nature Reserve

Bog Woodland Observation Point

Nearby routes

Sign up or log in to keep exploring this route

We value your privacy ⛰️

We value your privacy ⛰️