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Cairngorm Mountain Road Climb from Glenmore

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Cairngorm Mountain Road Climb from Glenmore

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Cairngorm Mountain Road Climb from Glenmore

Name: Cairngorm Mountain Road Climb from Glenmore
Rating: 2

Recommended by 18 road cyclists

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Please check local regulations for: Glenmore National Nature Reserve

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Location: Aviemore, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Cairngorm Mountain climb from Fort William – Glenmore National Nature Reserve

30.8km

01:29

420m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Cairngorm Mountain loop from Aviemore — Cairngorms National Park

49.1km

02:12

500m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. River Feshie at Feshiebridge – The Old Bridge Inn loop from Kincraig

52.5km

02:33

620m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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51m

February 27, 2023

The Cairngorm Mountain Base Station at the top of this road climb is the information centre & booking office for the ski lifts and railway. There is also a shop, cafe and toilets if you fancy a rest. It's Open every day from 9:00 - 16:00.
The road climb really starts at Aviemore which is at around 200m, but you only gain about 100m to reach Loch Morlich and Glenmore Lodge. Once you pass the loch the climb really starts ramping up. The first section through the woods is nice and sheltered, a good warm up. At about 490m you leave the trees and the final section with switchback turns is exposed and can be very tough in strong winds. The Base Station is at 620m.

Daniel

August 19, 2020

One of the best UK road cycling climbs. The best tip is don't go up if its too windy on your first time.

Bill Pickle

May 28, 2022

This climb is excellent. Great views all the way up and nice and steady most of the way.
Best early in the morning

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Distance 5.65 km

Uphill 320 m

Downhill 10 m

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Location: Aviemore, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Cairngorm Mountain Road Climb from Glenmore

1. Cairngorm Mountain climb from Fort William – Glenmore National Nature Reserve

2. Cairngorm Mountain loop from Aviemore — Cairngorms National Park

3. River Feshie at Feshiebridge – The Old Bridge Inn loop from Kincraig

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