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Scotland
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Kincraig

Loch Morlich Beach – Loch Garten loop from Dalnavert

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Kincraig

Loch Morlich Beach – Loch Garten loop from Dalnavert

Hard

4.8

(10)

62

riders

Loch Morlich Beach – Loch Garten loop from Dalnavert

04:12

64.7km

550m

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: March 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 58.4 km for 7 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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4.55 km

Loch Gamhna

Lake

2

14.2 km

Gravel track on the south side of Loch Morlich

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This lovely smooth gravel track runs the length of the Southern side of Loch Morlich. Enjoy riding in Glenmore Forest with the occasional view towards the mountains of the Cairngorms, …

Tip by

3

16.7 km

Loch Morlich Beach

Highlight • Beach

Loch Morlich is a freshwater loch surrounded by award-winning sandy beaches. From the loch beaches, you are afforded spectacular views of the snow-clad peaks of the northern Cairngorms. Managed by …

Tip by

4

20.5 km

Legend has is that the water here is so green because the pixies wash their clothes in the water here. Or it might be to do with the trees. Whatever, …

Tip by

5

33.4 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

6

35.9 km

Speyside Way Forest Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A lovely smooth section of single track running along the edge of the forest, and following the Speyside Way. The perfect introduction to offroad riding. Surrounded by beautiful native Scots Pine trees with plentiful wild blueberries growing underneath.

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7

41.2 km

Speyside Way: Aviemore to Boat of Garten

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

An extremely tranquil, pretty and (rare in the region) mostly flat trail, the Speyside Way extends much further than this section. This is a particularly scenic part though; plenty of wildlife and vegetation, a good smooth path and great views.

Tip by

8

48.5 km

Speyside Way: Kingussie to Aviemore

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Great smooth track, with lots of ups and downs

Tip by

56.9 km

River Spey

Lake

10

59.3 km

Loch Insh Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

Look out for Ospreys that nest on the island in summer.

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B

64.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.2 km

8.65 km

6.58 km

4.17 km

109 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.4 km

15.8 km

7.44 km

1.32 km

819 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Monday 18 May

14°C

8°C

86 %

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