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Brodie Castle – Elgin Cathedral Ruins loop from Elgin

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Brodie Castle – Elgin Cathedral Ruins loop from Elgin

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Brodie Castle – Elgin Cathedral Ruins loop from Elgin

05:26

92.0km

380m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.93 km

Holly Wood

Forest

7.69 km

Honeyhole Cart

Highlight • Rest Area

Takes cash or bacs payments. Assortment of jams, honey, granola, brownies etc. Not sure if it’s a seasonal feature or year round.

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21.0 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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35.2 km

Brodie Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The castle was first mentioned in documents in 1160, the current building dates from 1567. The small, pretty castle is worth a visit, as are the parks. There is a …

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35.8 km

Brodie Pond

Highlight • Natural

Set within the extensive grounds of Brodie Castle, Brodie Pond is a peaceful place to visit and a wildlife haven. A multi-user trail runs around its edge, passing two bird …

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45.8 km

Merrytown Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

A small and narrow bridge over the Nairn, which is a wonderful car-free alternative to the A96 bridge. Warning, not for extremely wide drivers and you have to contend with oncoming traffic 😜.

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46.0 km

Stone Arch Bridge on EuroVelo 12, Nairn

Highlight • Bridge

To avoid the busy A96, the Eurovelo 12 and 1 simply cross under it along the river, which you can then follow for a while. Very pretty, a little narrow but easy to ride if you are careful.

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69.1 km

Quiet Lane Between Kinloss and Forres

Highlight • Trail

Surprisingly quick going to Forres on this back road.

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81.6 km

Spindle Muir

Forest

90.8 km

Elgin Cathedral Ruins

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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92.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.4 km

6.84 km

3.65 km

970 m

638 m

532 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.5 km

37.9 km

1.36 km

1.23 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

25°C

13°C

52 %

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Brodie Castle – Elgin Cathedral Ruins loop from Elgin

Honeyhole Cart

Kinloss Abbey Ruins and Cemetery

Brodie Castle

Brodie Pond

Merrytown Bridge

Stone Arch Bridge on EuroVelo 12, Nairn

Quiet Lane Between Kinloss and Forres

Elgin Cathedral Ruins

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