River Dulnain – Sluggan Bridge loop from Insh Marshes National Nature Reserve

River Dulnain – Sluggan Bridge loop from Insh Marshes National Nature Reserve

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River Dulnain – Sluggan Bridge loop from Insh Marshes National Nature Reserve

04:46

73.0km

950m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 4.11 km for 7 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.64 km

River Spey

Lake

21.4 km

River Dulnain

Highlight • Trail

Was quite put off initially about this route but it's actually really good.
Nice climb out of Aviemore then once at the top then there's a great decent off the top

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24.5 km

Lovely gravel road riding along the River Dunain. Commonly ridden as part of the classic 'Burma Road' bike route. Whilst this trail feels remote, it is only a few kilometres from the A9 at Carrbridge.

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31.9 km

Sluggan Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Part of General Wade's military road, built as part of an attempt to subdue the notoriously grumpy (from an English perspective, at any rate) Highland populations which has risen up …

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36.2 km

Old Packhorse Bridge, Carrbridge

Highlight • Bridge

The beautiful old bridge is not far from the parking lot. Connected with a circular path, it goes along the river and back through the forest.

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37.6 km

Carr Plantation

Forest

47.9 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.

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66.8 km

Feshiebridge Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • River

I happily braked at this bridge during my bike ride. Deep below, the water lapped against the rocks. I was amazed to see the local kids swimming down it in inflatables. How cool!

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66.8 km

River Feshie at Feshiebridge

Highlight • River

Feshiebridge is part of a beautiful, peaceful forest that leans against the great mass of the Cairngorm mountains. There are beautiful paths along the wide grassy bank of the River …

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