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Findhorn Loading Bank – Brodie Castle loop from Auldearn

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Findhorn Loading Bank – Brodie Castle loop from Auldearn

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Findhorn Loading Bank – Brodie Castle loop from Auldearn

03:31

60.1km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 59.8 km for 6 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.50 km

Merrytown Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

A small and narrow bridge over the Nairn, which is a wonderful car-free alternative to the A96 bridge. Warning, not for extremely wide drivers and you have to contend with oncoming traffic 😜.

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2

21.9 km

Flat Road Through Cornfields

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A lovely flat open expanse through cornfields. Lovely quiet section with minimal cars.

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3

27.6 km

Quiet Lane Between Kinloss and Forres

Highlight • Trail

Surprisingly quick going to Forres on this back road.

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4

28.6 km

Kinloss Abbey Ruins and Cemetery

Highlight • Historical Site

Ruins of a Cistercian abbey, completed at the end of the 13th century, which had extensive possessions and was dissolved in 1560. The abbey's stones were used to build the …

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5

30.6 km

Nimrod Aircraft 'Duke of Edinburgh'

Highlight • Historical Site

Not sure of the full history, I'm sure it's out there somewhere. This Nimrod was saved from dismantling around 2011/12. It has been named in honour of Prince Philip, who …

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6

32.8 km

Findhorn Loading Bank

Highlight • Viewpoint

Once a major port, and now a peaceful settlement, Findhorn lies on the eastern shore of the Bay of Findhord, south of the Moray Firth.The Loading Bank offers stunning views …

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7

50.6 km

Brodie Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

The castle was first mentioned in documents in 1160, the current building dates from 1567. The small, pretty castle is worth a visit, as are the parks. There is a …

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8

51.2 km

Brodie Pond

Highlight • Natural

Set within the extensive grounds of Brodie Castle, Brodie Pond is a peaceful place to visit and a wildlife haven. A multi-user trail runs around its edge, passing two bird …

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54.4 km

Inshoch Wood

Forest

B

60.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

44.0 km

10.1 km

3.44 km

2.25 km

173 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

46.0 km

10.1 km

3.28 km

711 m

< 100 m

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