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Castle Roy Ruins – Loch Garten loop from Grantown-on-Spey

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Castle Roy Ruins – Loch Garten loop from Grantown-on-Spey

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Castle Roy Ruins – Loch Garten loop from Grantown-on-Spey

02:51

47.3km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.08 km

KJ's Bothy Bakery

Highlight • Rest Area

Previous owner of the Mountain Cafe Aviemore, which was forced to close down due to COVID-19 restrictions, KJ's new venture is this amazing cafe and bakery in Grantown. Bike-friendly outdoor …

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8.20 km

Castle Roy Ruins

Highlight • Castle

A small but interesting castle on the trails around Nethybridge. Open all year, and the paths around it have been made easily accessible.

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10.7 km

Nethy House Cafe & Bistro

Highlight • Restaurant

A hidden gem and a must stop along the Speyside Way for any two wheel antics. The food is hearty and plentiful. The coffee is delicious and locally roasted. Dont …

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10.8 km

A good place to start and finish rides or walks in Abernethy forest. it has parking (small donation requested via honesty box), toilets and an interesting interpretation room with lots of historical and natural history information

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12.1 km

Road to Loch Garten

Highlight • Trail

19.5 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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24.0 km

Ride Scotland Bike Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Well-stocked bike shop, bike hire and workshop based in Boat of Garten. Seasonal opening - check ridescotland.com for specific times.

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39.9 km

View of the Cairngorms

Highlight • Natural Monument

42.1 km

Ballintomb Wood

Forest

47.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.2 km

6.17 km

4.19 km

1.54 km

1.19 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.4 km

3.27 km

1.46 km

1.42 km

748 m

Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

16°C

9°C

61 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Castle Roy Ruins – Loch Garten loop from Grantown-on-Spey

KJ's Bothy Bakery

Castle Roy Ruins

Nethy House Cafe & Bistro

Nethy Bridge Visitor Centre

Road to Loch Garten

Loch Garten

Ride Scotland Bike Shop & Café

View of the Cairngorms

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