Culbin Forest Cycle Route – Elgin Cathedral Ruins loop from Elgin

Culbin Forest Cycle Route – Elgin Cathedral Ruins loop from Elgin

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Culbin Forest Cycle Route – Elgin Cathedral Ruins loop from Elgin

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93.6km

530m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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Train Station

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19.6 km

The Old Church, Rafford Village Hall

Highlight • Religious Site

Originally a church the village hall was built in 1889. The community bought it in 1950 for use as a hall and function room. The local village host several clubs …

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44.7 km

House Hill Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Good coffee and great grub. Can get busy so expect a wait

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47.1 km

Nairn Harbour

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice wee harbour with a nice big long beach near by

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48.1 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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63.2 km

Rattling Bridge over the River Findhorn

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Curious rattling bridge over the River Findhorn.

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71.7 km

Kinloss Abbey Ruins and Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruins of a Cistercian abbey, completed at the end of the 13th century, which had extensive possessions and was dissolved in 1560. The abbey's stones were used to build the …

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83.4 km

Spindle Muir

Forest

91.7 km

Lake in Cooper Park

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The grounds of Grant Lodge, Cooper Park was gifted to the town of Elgin by Colonel George A Cooper for use as a public park alterations to the layout of …

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92.4 km

Elgin Cathedral Ruins

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From the 1224 built cathedral are only ruins. The two towers have been renovated and are now used as showrooms. From the upper platform you have a nice view over …

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