ケアンゴーム山脈のおすすめツーリングルート

The tour is a disaster: about 80 percent of the route runs through a ski area that has destroyed and violated nature.

This beautiful cast-iron bridge from 1912 is one to pause at, not only to enjoy, but also because on both sides you'll have to get off your bike to cross the bridge because of the large steps.

A lovely wide gravel road, but beware, you'll share it with car traffic. While it's not a busy road, this can come as a surprise if you've mainly cycled on car-free roads through the woods. From the winding gravel road, you'll have stunning views of the Cairngorms.

The Glenmore Forest Park Visitor Center and the adjacent Allt Mor Café were a wonderful stop after our overnight stay a little further on at the Ryvoan Bothy. After a mediocre breakfast that we brought with us to the bothy, we enjoyed a delicious breakfast and good coffee.

The Ryvoan Bothy is an authentic and, above all, small bothy. Because it's also relatively close to a large parking lot and visitor center for Glenmore Forest Park, and the path to it is easy to walk and cycle, it's likely to be crowded. Therefore, it wasn't my favorite during my cycling trip through the Cairngorms, but it does offer excellent accommodations with a few sleeping places, a table and chairs, and a stove.

I found this gently climbing and undulating gravel road through the forest a great pleasure to cycle. I was shocked by the elevation gain on the map, but in practice, the gravel path proved to be easy to ride and also very beautiful.

A fun and beautifully winding gravel bike path towards Loch an Eileen. Not technical, just enjoying the beautiful scenery.

Great cafe if you need an energy boost