Old Spey Bridge – Dava Summit 1052 loop from Dava

Old Spey Bridge – Dava Summit 1052 loop from Dava

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Old Spey Bridge – Dava Summit 1052 loop from Dava

03:04

43.1km

530m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

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13.6 km

Ruins

24.2 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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25.2 km

Old Spey Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

World class fishing here as well as riding.

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32.7 km

Avenue of Trees Near Castle Grant

Highlight • Trail

Take your time here to enjoy the colours, the views, the wildlife and the choice of trails!

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38.2 km

Dava Summit 1052

Highlight • Historical Site

The disused railway runs between Forres and Grantown on Spey. This is the summit with lots of interpretive boards and even a wee museum!

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38.7 km

Dava Moor

Highlight • Trail

Wide ranging views once you left the forest.

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39.7 km

Heatherbell Cutting

Highlight • Natural

40.3 km

Hanoverian Soldier Statue at Heatherbell Cutting

Highlight • Monument

An unexpected sight in the middle of the moor.

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40.6 km

Dava Way Summit (1052 ft)

Highlight • Summit

Arrow straight!

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43.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

12.2 km

10.7 km

1.66 km

801 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.9 km

10.5 km

2.30 km

1.83 km

587 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (190 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

15°C

5°C

91 %

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Old Spey Bridge – Dava Summit 1052 loop from Dava

KJ's Bothy Bakery

Old Spey Bridge

Avenue of Trees Near Castle Grant

Dava Summit 1052

Dava Moor

Heatherbell Cutting

Hanoverian Soldier Statue at Heatherbell Cutting

Dava Way Summit (1052 ft)

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