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The Whisky Castle – River Avon loop from Tomintoul

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The Whisky Castle – River Avon loop from Tomintoul

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The Whisky Castle – River Avon loop from Tomintoul

02:48

33.9km

550m

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: May 17, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

33 m

The Whisky Castle

Highlight • Rest Area

For more than 100 years the Whisky Castle has been selling some of Scotland's finest single malts and plenty more besides

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2

1.77 km

River Avon

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3

14.0 km

Linn of Avon

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4

22.5 km

View of Tomintoul

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Take clothing layers can be chilly on the tops

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5

22.6 km

Gravel Descent Towards Tomintoul

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Ben Rinnes the obvious peak on the horizon.

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6

27.9 km

River Avon

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The water of the River Avon is among the clearest in the Scottish Highlands and, like the Spey River, produces whisky with a less pronounced peat flavor.

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7

33.7 km

The Glenavon Pub

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8

33.9 km

The Old Firestation Tearoom

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Cafe serving a simple menu based around breakfast buns, with freshly baked cakes and scones. They have gluten free bread alternative.

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33.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

2.34 km

1.28 km

232 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

12.4 km

7.04 km

140 m

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (310 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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