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Aviemore town centre – Old Logging Way, Rothiemurchus loop from Aviemore

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Aviemore town centre – Old Logging Way, Rothiemurchus loop from Aviemore

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Aviemore town centre – Old Logging Way, Rothiemurchus loop from Aviemore

01:06

4.29km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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426 m

Aviemore town centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Aviemore is one of Britain's adventure capitals, thanks to the Cairngorm Mountain ski resort, the nearby national outdoor centre at Glenmore Lodge and the sensational hiking and mountaineering found in …

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2

473 m

Aviemore Railway Station (Strathspey Steam Railway)

Highlight • Structure

The trains of the Strathspey Steam Railway start from this photogenic station

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3

1.08 km

Old Logging Way, Rothiemurchus

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The path leading from Aviemore to Rothiemurchas is pleasant and you are surrounded by woodland. This section runs away from the road in places.

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4

1.89 km

Rothiemurchus Forest

Highlight • Trail

The vast Rothiemurchus Forest sprawls across the lower flanks of the Northern Cairngorms and is one of the largest areas of natural forest in Britain. The walking here is superb, …

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5

2.16 km

Rothiemurchus bus stop (Bus 30)

Highlight • Settlement

Good starting point for hikes to Loch An Eilein for hikers without a car. Can be reached in a few minutes by bus number 30 from Aviemore. On the way …

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2.20 km

The Barn Café

Highlight • Cafe

It is best to go there early in the day when it is not so crowded. Nice team and good selection, dogs are welcome, as is often the case. From …

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7

3.26 km

Old Aviemore Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Old bridge over the Spey, which is now open to hikers and cyclists

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8

3.36 km

The Old Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Chilled out pub by the River Spey with a beer beach and sheltered outdoor areas.

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B

4.29 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.18 km

1.87 km

126 m

117 m

Surfaces

2.56 km

1.72 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 18 October

13°C

-1°C

22 %

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