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River Avon Estate Road – Glen Avon Estate Road loop from Tomintoul

River Avon Estate Road – Glen Avon Estate Road loop from Tomintoul

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River Avon Estate Road – Glen Avon Estate Road loop from Tomintoul

02:04

33.7km

320m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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1.39 km

River Avon Estate Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

In beautiful Glen Avon, you'll have little to complain about when it comes to the condition of the gravel roads; they're generally in perfect condition. Higher up in the glen, …

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15.9 km

View North to Glen Avon

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After the smooth gravel on the north side of Glen Avon, you'll encounter more rugged and adventurous trails here. However, as in the rest of the Scottish Highlands, the higher …

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16.9 km

Loch Builg

Highlight • Natural

Although Loch Builg is very beautiful, it's not a highlight for a road bike. A gravel bike or mountain bike is required to reach this location.

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18.0 km

Ford in Cairngorms National Park

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An easy fordable spot in the river. I rode through it with my gravel bike and luggage without any problems.

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18.6 km

View Up Glen Builg

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In Glen Builg, we were regularly pleasantly surprised by beautiful views that suddenly appeared. It made our journey through this valley even more beautiful than expected.

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22.1 km

Glen Avon Estate Road

Highlight • Trail

In beautiful Glen Avon, you'll have little to complain about when it comes to the condition of the gravel roads; they're generally in perfect condition. Higher up in the glen, …

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32.0 km

View of the River in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • River

For truly beautiful views, I'd definitely recommend cycling further into Glen Avon. It's a feast for the eyes.

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33.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.0 km

1.56 km

1.34 km

760 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

10.4 km

7.22 km

4.36 km

432 m

Elevation

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Wednesday 15 July

23°C

11°C

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River Avon Estate Road – Glen Avon Estate Road loop from Tomintoul

The Whisky Castle

River Avon Estate Road

View North to Glen Avon

Loch Builg

Ford in Cairngorms National Park

View Up Glen Builg

Glen Avon Estate Road

View of the River in Cairngorms National Park

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