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Ascent to Rynechkra – Castle Grant Tree Walk loop from Grantown-on-Spey

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Ascent to Rynechkra – Castle Grant Tree Walk loop from Grantown-on-Spey

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Ascent to Rynechkra – Castle Grant Tree Walk loop from Grantown-on-Spey

03:03

33.9km

500m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.03 km

T Junction and View of the Cairngorms

Highlight • Viewpoint

Don't forget to look back for a wonderful long shot of the mountains.

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4.36 km

View of Cairngorms National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

often on a windy S, SW wind this is the most exposed part of the loop but once through this and heading east it can ease.

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6.97 km

Ascent to Rynechkra

Highlight • Trail

Choose wisely when to traverse this track. Fine if frozen or hard snow. Avoid after a thaw because of frost-heave which can form 'Death Mud'.

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7.06 km

View of Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are a few miles of fast flowing, up and down double tracks in this area. You think it is going to be difficult to climb them but you get …

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7.73 km

Ruins

17.4 km

Lochindorb Road and View of Lochindorb Castle

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely road running alongside Lochindorb with excellent views. It can get a little bump in places.

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20.5 km

Old Agricultural Machinery at Dava Moor

Highlight • Structure

A wee traverse through farmland and buildings which are no longer in much use at all. Dava Moor used to be a thriving community and if you want to find out more visit the local museum in Grantown on Spey.

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30.4 km

Avenue of Trees Near Castle Grant

Highlight • Trail

Take your time here to enjoy the colours, the views, the wildlife and the choice of trails!

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30.9 km

Castle Grant Tree Walk

Highlight • Forest

Throughout the year this section through Castle Grant has a wonderful display of trees. In autumn the colours of the different varieties is spectacular.

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33.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.4 km

7.60 km

3.32 km

1.57 km

Surfaces

23.0 km

6.57 km

2.60 km

1.73 km

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

18°C

11°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Ascent to Rynechkra – Castle Grant Tree Walk loop from Grantown-on-Spey

T Junction and View of the Cairngorms

View of Cairngorms National Park

Ascent to Rynechkra

View of Cairngorms National Park

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Old Agricultural Machinery at Dava Moor

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Castle Grant Tree Walk

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