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Loch Garten – Old Spey Bridge loop from Balmenach Distillery

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Cromdale And Advie

Loch Garten – Old Spey Bridge loop from Balmenach Distillery

Moderate

4.3

(3)

18

riders

Loch Garten – Old Spey Bridge loop from Balmenach Distillery

03:10

50.7km

440m

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: August 19, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1.74 km

Crow Wood

Forest

2

24.0 km

Road to Loch Garten

Highlight • Trail

3

28.0 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

4

29.1 km

View of Loch in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A stunning loch side view perfect for sunrise. Well worth setting the alarm, packing a thermos full of coffee and riding out from Aviemore.

Tip by

5

35.6 km

Nethy Bridge Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

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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6

35.7 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 …

Tip by

7

37.1 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.

Tip by

8

39.3 km

Climb off Speyside Way

Highlight • Climb

This detour has a couple of options and depending upon time or fitness worth exploring.

Tip by

9

43.2 km

Old Spey Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

World class fishing here as well as riding.

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B

50.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.8 km

8.95 km

4.16 km

1.35 km

325 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.6 km

2.62 km

2.15 km

1.81 km

488 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

11°C

2°C

50 %

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