Culbin Forest Cycle Route – Shallowhead Beach loop from Nairn

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Culbin Forest Cycle Route – Shallowhead Beach loop from Nairn

02:32

44.3km

150m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: October 7, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 93 m for 15 m

After 44.2 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

2.03 km

Culbin Forest Cycle Route

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Flat and peaceful ride through he Culbin Forest. the best way to get from Nairn to Findhorn. The road is well paved but can pick up debris if it's been raining.

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20.9 km

Mouth of Findhorn Bay

Highlight • River

Looking out over the bays entrance across the Moray Firth and to the village of Findhorn.

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25.0 km

Shallowhead Beach

Highlight • Beach

Just a little of the Forest road is this beautiful spot. A little bench provides a comfortable place for a well deserved rest. Enjoy the view.

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25.4 km

Buckie Beach

Highlight • Beach

Nice spot to stop for a bit to eat.

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27.1 km

Mansion Dunes Forest Track

Highlight • Trail

Fantastic flat gravel track that runs through the forest.

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29.6 km

Hill 99 Viewing Tower

Highlight • Viewpoint

wooden look out point, looks over the trees, well worth the visit.

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40.7 km

Culbin Forest Track

Highlight • Cycleway

Absolutely sublime track in Culbin Forest

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42.9 km

Nairn Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice wee harbour with a nice big long beach near by

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44.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

16.1 km

3.76 km

2.95 km

1.27 km

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.5 km

16.7 km

3.63 km

274 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

17°C

8°C

94 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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Comments

January 3, 2025,Another scottish winterride - Sumpf, Sand, Schnee und ein Schloß

Because it was snowing heavily in the mountains, the trip to Aviemore in the Cairngorms was not worthwhile and we just did a coastal loop through deep puddles, enchanting forest paths, to the sea and to Brodie Castle. Through crunchy snow and on cracked asphalt (Eurovelo). Damp and cold and very beautiful.

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