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The top cycling routes in Cairngorms will help you explore the best of this natural park. . That’s why we’ve collected our top 20 routes for you; So, what are you waiting for? Scroll down to find your perfect bike ride in Cairngorms.

Loch Ericht loop from Dalwhinnie
Difficult
05:57
40.2 mi
The Old Bridge Inn – The old logging way Loop from Aviemore
Intermediate
02:43
19.6 mi
The old logging way – The Green Lochan - so pretty 😍 Loop from Aviemore
Intermediate
02:20
17.2 mi
The Whisky Castle Loop from Tomintoul
Difficult
03:24
24.2 mi
The Green Lochan - so pretty 😍 – The old logging way Loop from Broomhill
Intermediate
03:51
30.3 mi
Loch an Eileen circular – The old logging way Loop from Aviemore
Difficult
04:18
30.7 mi
The Old Bridge Inn – Burmoa road climb Loop from Aviemore
Difficult
04:04
26.9 mi
Road to Loch an Eileen – The old logging way Loop from Base Station
Difficult
04:43
35.2 mi
Ride Cairngorm Bike Shop 👌🚵 – Great Views Loop from Boat of Garten
Easy
01:18
9.96 mi
The Old Bridge Inn – Burmoa road climb Loop from Carrbridge
Difficult
03:33
25.2 mi
Ride Cairngorm Bike Shop 👌🚵 – Great Views Loop from Aviemore
Easy
01:14
9.56 mi
The Old Bridge Inn – Loch an Eileen circular Loop from Aviemore
Easy
01:25
10.9 mi
Road to Loch an Eileen – Loch an Eileen circular Loop from Aviemore
Easy
01:47
14.4 mi
The old logging way – Old Wagonway up to Glenmore Loop from Boat of Garten
Difficult
03:21
29.8 mi
Road to Loch an Eileen – The old logging way Loop from Aviemore
Intermediate
02:17
16.9 mi
Bike Loop from Aviemore
Intermediate
01:25
9.73 mi
Spider on a Bicycle Cafe – The Dee at Ballater Loop from Ballater
Intermediate
02:41
24.5 mi
The Old Bridge Inn – Road to Loch an Eileen Loop from Aviemore
Intermediate
01:55
15.4 mi
The Dee at Ballater – Spider on a Bicycle Cafe Loop from Ballater
Intermediate
02:52
23.2 mi
Ballater Railway Station – The Dee at Ballater Loop from Ballater
Difficult
03:17
25.6 mi

Top 20 cycling routes in Cairngorms

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    Loch Ericht loop from Dalwhinnie

    Difficult
    05:57
    40.2 mi
    6.8 mph
    2,475 ft
    2,475 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    2

    The Old Bridge Inn – The old logging way Loop from Aviemore

    Intermediate
    02:43
    19.6 mi
    7.2 mph
    750 ft
    750 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    3

    The old logging way – The Green Lochan - so pretty 😍 Loop from Aviemore

    Intermediate
    02:20
    17.2 mi
    7.4 mph
    675 ft
    675 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    4

    The Whisky Castle Loop from Tomintoul

    Difficult
    03:24
    24.2 mi
    7.1 mph
    2,225 ft
    2,225 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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    5

    The Green Lochan - so pretty 😍 – The old logging way Loop from Broomhill

    Intermediate
    03:51
    30.3 mi
    7.9 mph
    1,150 ft
    1,150 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    6

    Loch an Eileen circular – The old logging way Loop from Aviemore

    Difficult
    04:18
    30.7 mi
    7.1 mph
    1,500 ft
    1,500 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    7

    The Old Bridge Inn – Burmoa road climb Loop from Aviemore

    Difficult
    04:04
    26.9 mi
    6.6 mph
    2,250 ft
    2,250 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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    8

    Road to Loch an Eileen – The old logging way Loop from Base Station

    Difficult
    04:43
    35.2 mi
    7.5 mph
    2,175 ft
    2,175 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    9

    Ride Cairngorm Bike Shop 👌🚵 – Great Views Loop from Boat of Garten

    Easy
    01:18
    9.96 mi
    7.7 mph
    275 ft
    275 ft
    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    10

    The Old Bridge Inn – Burmoa road climb Loop from Carrbridge

    Difficult
    03:33
    25.2 mi
    7.1 mph
    2,000 ft
    2,000 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    11
    11

    Ride Cairngorm Bike Shop 👌🚵 – Great Views Loop from Aviemore

    Easy
    01:14
    9.56 mi
    7.7 mph
    225 ft
    225 ft
    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    12
    12

    The Old Bridge Inn – Loch an Eileen circular Loop from Aviemore

    Easy
    01:25
    10.9 mi
    7.7 mph
    325 ft
    325 ft
    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    13
    13

    Road to Loch an Eileen – Loch an Eileen circular Loop from Aviemore

    Easy
    01:47
    14.4 mi
    8.1 mph
    475 ft
    475 ft
    Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    14
    14

    The old logging way – Old Wagonway up to Glenmore Loop from Boat of Garten

    Difficult
    03:21
    29.8 mi
    8.9 mph
    1,725 ft
    1,725 ft
    Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    15
    15

    Road to Loch an Eileen – The old logging way Loop from Aviemore

    Intermediate
    02:17
    16.9 mi
    7.4 mph
    750 ft
    750 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    16
    16

    Bike Loop from Aviemore

    Intermediate
    01:25
    9.73 mi
    6.9 mph
    300 ft
    300 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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    17

    Spider on a Bicycle Cafe – The Dee at Ballater Loop from Ballater

    Intermediate
    02:41
    24.5 mi
    9.1 mph
    850 ft
    850 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    18

    The Old Bridge Inn – Road to Loch an Eileen Loop from Aviemore

    Intermediate
    01:55
    15.4 mi
    8.0 mph
    500 ft
    500 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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    19
    19

    The Dee at Ballater – Spider on a Bicycle Cafe Loop from Ballater

    Intermediate
    02:52
    23.2 mi
    8.1 mph
    500 ft
    500 ft
    Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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    20
    20

    Ballater Railway Station – The Dee at Ballater Loop from Ballater

    Difficult
    03:17
    25.6 mi
    7.8 mph
    1,375 ft
    1,400 ft
    Expert bike ride. Good fitness required. Some portions of the Tour may require you to push your bike.
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