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Sandy Beach on Loch Laggan – Ardverikie Castle loop from Dalwhinnie

Sandy Beach on Loch Laggan – Ardverikie Castle loop from Dalwhinnie

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5.0

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Sandy Beach on Loch Laggan – Ardverikie Castle loop from Dalwhinnie

04:55

76.4km

680m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.49 km

Loch Ericht Gravel Road

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This gravel road is commonly used as an approach to riding around Ben Alder or as a part of a journey towards Ardverikie Estate. In good weather you can see …

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18.2 km

River Pattack

Lake

22.8 km

Bridge Over River Pattack

Highlight • Viewpoint

No shortage of beautiful views along this mellow climb.

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27.9 km

Sandy Beach on Loch Laggan

Highlight • Lake

From here you can follow a trail leading to a beautiful sandy beach at the Eastern end of Loch Laggan. On a clear day there are views down the waters …

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31.8 km

Ardverikie Castle

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Beautiful estate castle on the edge of Loch Laggan.

Used in filming for Netflix series 'The Crown' as a stand in for the Queen's Scotland stay (Balmoral Castle) as we …

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34.6 km

Loch Laggan

Lake

37.4 km

Gravel Road Along Loch Laggan

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Good road along the lake

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44.2 km

Lochan na h-Earba Sandy Beach

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Lovely sandy beach at the head of the loch

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44.5 km

Gravel Road Along Lochan na h-Earba, Ardverikie Estate

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Nice rideable doubletrack gravel road past two smaller Lochs up in the Ardverikie Estate (known from the British TV Series Monarch of the Glen). Beautiful remote place, definitely worth a visit or detour.

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66.2 km

Gravel Track Along Loch Ericht

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is AMAZING to ride on! So fast ! Enjoy :-)

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76.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.7 km

5.92 km

1.64 km

1.07 km

113 m

Surfaces

60.5 km

11.1 km

3.07 km

1.10 km

701 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (250 m)

Weather

Tuesday 23 June

21°C

12°C

0 %

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Sandy Beach on Loch Laggan – Ardverikie Castle loop from Dalwhinnie

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680m

Sandy Beach on Loch Laggan – Ardverikie Castle loop from Dalwhinnie

Loch Ericht Gravel Road

Bridge Over River Pattack

Sandy Beach on Loch Laggan

Ardverikie Castle

Gravel Road Along Loch Laggan

Lochan na h-Earba Sandy Beach

Gravel Road Along Lochan na h-Earba, Ardverikie Estate

Gravel Track Along Loch Ericht

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