Name: Wade's Military Road at Sluggan Bridge
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Wade's Military Road at Sluggan Bridge

Wade's Military Road at Sluggan Bridge

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This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Cairngorms National Park

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Location: Carrbridge, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Alice Baddeley

December 22, 2023

General Wade gained renown for constructing an extensive network of military roads in the 18th century across the Highlands. This strategic initiative aimed to assert control over the local population in the aftermath of the Jacobite uprisings.

This is one of Wade's Military roads, a scenic track that includes Sluggan Bridge, which replaces a two-arched bridge, originally constructed by Wade. The previous bridge was swept away during the floods of 1829, and the current structure was erected soon after.

It has metal railings instead of parapets, and despite its modernity, it has a construction style reminiscent of older designs compared to many other stone bridges.

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Distance 1.68 km

Uphill 70 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Carrbridge, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

Wade's Military Road at Sluggan Bridge

1. Tomatin and Slochd loop from Carrbridge – Cairngorms National Park

2. Aviemore Train Station – Dalfaber Road (NCN 7) loop from Aviemore

3. View of the River Dee Valley – View of the River Spey loop from Carrbridge

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