Burma Road South Trail, Cairngorms National Park

Burma Road South Trail, Cairngorms National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Burma Road South Trail, Cairngorms National Park

Mountain biking

4.9

(62)

Gravel riding

5.0

(4)

This Highlight goes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Cairngorms National Park

Save Share

Location: Kincraig, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

Tips

January 25, 2019

Mountain biking

The origin of this trail's name is contentious, but many sources state that it was built by prisoners of war during WW2. This stretch of the trail, though, is a brutally relentless climb , becoming rocker towards the summit, which then turns into a non-technical (although rocky in places) descent. The views, predictably, are exquisite.

Alan Kimber

May 28, 2026

Mountain biking

The steep first section is now perfect gravel. I did the route yesterday on an E-mtb. Perfect route. Variable terrain. You have to give it a go.

Tee

July 15, 2022

Mountain biking

This is perfectly do-able on a gravel bike but I'd argue more enjoyable on an MTB. The absence of a dropper seat post made getting started after stopping on steep sections of the climb tricky and the gearing was also challenging. Finally check you have plenty of meat on your brake pads before you set out, the descent destroyed mine front and rear!

Nearby routes

Best routes near Burma Road South Trail, Cairngorms National Park

4.5

(52)

255

riders

#1.

Burma Road loop — Cairngorms National Park

44.2km

03:55

720m

Embark on the Burma Road loop in Cairngorms National Park, a challenging cross-country mountain biking adventure that spans 27.5 miles (44.2 km) with a significant 2348 feet (716 metres) of…

Navigate with device Send to Phone

Save