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Garve And District

Strath Vaich Gravel Track – Loch Vaich loop from Glascarnoch River

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Garve And District

Strath Vaich Gravel Track – Loch Vaich loop from Glascarnoch River

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Strath Vaich Gravel Track – Loch Vaich loop from Glascarnoch River

03:11

34.6km

450m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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8.53 km

Strath Vaich Gravel Track

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Wide landscapes and lonely gravel – Strath Vaich is a stunning place to ride a bike. The road is rough, but it's possible on a gravel bike with wider tyres. Loch Vaich accompanies you to your left as you ride.

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9.45 km

Loch Vaich

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Really idyllic, as the long Loch Vaich nestles in front of you in the hilly landscape of the Scottish Highlands. On the eastern bank there is a refuge, which can be a welcome resting place in the often changeable weather.

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10.8 km

Abandoned Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The old house is not maintained; thus a bit dirty but dry. Occupied by some weird sounding animals

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17.4 km

Alladale Information Board

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Here you’ll find an information board with well-presented information on Alladale.

Alladale Wilderness Reserve, spanning 23,000 acres in the Scottish Highlands, was acquired in 2003 by conservationist Paul Lister. His …

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20.8 km

View of Loch Vaich

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Travelling southwards, nice reward after the climb to the col.

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24.3 km

Strathvaich Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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34.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.0 km

6.97 km

3.70 km

Surfaces

24.0 km

6.97 km

3.70 km

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Highest point (360 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 19 May

15°C

7°C

40 %

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