Nestled within the Abernethy Nature Reserve, Loch Garten is a haven for wildlfe, a serene loch surrounded by Caledonian pine forest. If you're lucky you might spot a rare capercaille, Scottish crossbill or osprey.

Colin Black

June 20, 2022

Cycling

MTB/Gravel Tyres?, take the path through the woodland just off the road by the Loch. Superb trees!

Karl 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

October 5, 2024

Cycling

Whether the Loch is a destination or a waypoint there are a lot of off-road forest dirt paths around here to explore if you've got the time and tyres.

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Abernethy National Nature Reserve loop from Loch Garten – Cairngorms National Park

20.6km

01:40

140m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Loch Garten & Dulnain Bridge loop from Boat of Garten

28.1km

01:44

190m

This moderate 17.5-mile touring cycling loop from Boat of Garten explores the ancient forests and lochs of Cairngorms National Park.

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Cromdale and Nethy Bridge loop from Grantown-on-Spey

50.4km

03:48

430m

Cycle a moderate 31.3-mile loop from Grantown-on-Spey through Cromdale and Nethy Bridge, exploring the Cairngorms National Park.

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Elevation 220 m

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Location: Nethy Bridge, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Loch Garten

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Abernethy National Nature Reserve loop from Loch Garten – Cairngorms National Park

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Loch Garten & Dulnain Bridge loop from Boat of Garten

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Cromdale and Nethy Bridge loop from Grantown-on-Spey

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