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Findhorn Loading Bank – Brodie Castle loop from Auldearn

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Findhorn Loading Bank – Brodie Castle loop from Auldearn

Moderate

4.6

(5)

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Findhorn Loading Bank – Brodie Castle loop from Auldearn

03:29

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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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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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27.6 km

Quiet Lane Between Kinloss and Forres

Highlight • Trail

Surprisingly quick going to Forres on this back road.

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28.7 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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30.7 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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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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32.8 km

Boats on the Findhorn Riverbank

Highlight • Viewpoint

Had a bit of a breather on a seafront bench, loved the colours of the boats.

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50.7 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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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

60.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.9 km

9.60 km

2.81 km

787 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.7 km

8.80 km

1.95 km

711 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

13°C

71 %

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Findhorn Loading Bank – Brodie Castle loop from Auldearn

Merrytown Bridge

Quiet Lane Between Kinloss and Forres

Kinloss Abbey Ruins and Cemetery

Nimrod Aircraft 'Duke of Edinburgh'

Findhorn Loading Bank

Boats on the Findhorn Riverbank

Brodie Castle

Brodie Pond

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