Loch Insh Viewpoint – Loch Insh loop from Eilean Dubh

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Loch Insh Viewpoint – Loch Insh loop from Eilean Dubh

Moderate

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Loch Insh Viewpoint – Loch Insh loop from Eilean Dubh

01:43

22.1km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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432 m

Old Post Office Cafe Gallery

Highlight • Lake

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

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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1.81 km

Loch Insh

Highlight • Lake

Quiet location, great panorama, water sports available, beautiful paths all around - what more could you want?

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3.35 km

Balnespick Woods

Highlight • Trail

Super flowy wide gravel path in the midst of the forest, perfect for gravel bikepacking.

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9.91 km

Allt Chomraig Stream Crossing

Highlight • River

Although a drover track leads to the stream, there is no bridge, so you have to ford the shallow water twice.

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10.5 km

Around the Allt Fhearnasdail River, you're far from civilization and in a beautiful spot. The bridge right next to the ford ensures you can keep your feet dry. The gravel is just as beautiful as the scenery.

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20.3 km

Loch Insh

Highlight (Segment) • Lake

There's a nice gravel path through the trees adjacent to the road south of the bridge to nearly Loch Insh Watersports Centre. Not much room on the bridge.

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