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: October 22, 2025

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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432 m

Old Post Office Cafe Gallery

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Friendly cafe and art gallery with outdoor seating and bike storage area. Coffees, teas and cakes from inside or the famous Inshriach potting shed. Freshly prepared daily specials, sourced locally, …

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620 m

Loch Insh Viewpoint

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Look out for Ospreys that nest on the island in summer.

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3.00 km

Part of NCN 7, this scenic road runs alongside the Inch Marshes, one of the largest and most important inland wetland areas in the UK, supporting a variety of wild and plant life. It's managed by RSPB Scotland.

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9.97 km

River Tromie Gorge

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A surprising and impressive gorge suddenly appears as you cycle over the bridge. I really had to stop for a moment to appreciate its beauty.

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10.2 km

Quiet Road Through Cairngorms Woods

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A quiet road with occasional beautiful views along the way. The section near Kingussie has an even quieter gravel path for cyclists and walkers that runs parallel to this road.

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12.7 km

Ruthven Barracks

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Ruthven Barracks is an incredibly well-preserved ruin that tells of turbulent times. Built after the Jacobite rising of 1715, the barracks were later destroyed by the Jacobites after the Battle …

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15.2 km

Sustrans Cycle Path Near Kingussie with Mountain Views

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A brilliant traffic-free stretch alongside the main road. Some big views along here, especially when the mountains are capped with snow!

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73.1 km

Old Post Office Café

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Good coffee, food and cakes.

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73.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.3 km

12.6 km

11.5 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

73.3 km

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

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Monday 8 December

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59 %

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