Loch Insh – Ruthven Barracks loop from Eilean Dubh

Loch Insh – Ruthven Barracks loop from Eilean Dubh

Moderate

4.5

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Loch Insh – Ruthven Barracks loop from Eilean Dubh

03:02

73.8km

460m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 27.4 km for 90 m

After 45.9 km for 61 m

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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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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12.7 km

Ruthven Barracks

Highlight • Castle

Occupying a prominent position above the town of Kingussie, Ruthven Barracks is a spectacular sight. The ruins are wonderfully well preserved and entrance is free. On a good day, a …

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18.8 km

Wildcat Centre Newtonmore

Highlight • Rest Area

Run by knowledgeable local volunteers. Information on the Wildcat Trail and Wildcat Experience. Sells guidebooks and Trackpacks.

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27.5 km

Falls of Truim

Highlight • Waterfall

Great little hike ,scenic.

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43.9 km

Calum MacPherson Memorial Cairn

Highlight • Monument

Memorial cairn to Calum Piobair (Calum Macpherson) who lived in the adjacent cottage. He was a renowned Scottish piper.

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45.9 km

Caoldair Pottery and Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and food

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64.6 km

Sugar Bowl Coffee & Gifts

Highlight • Cafe

Friendly staff, great coffee and food and a nice atmosphere. Cycle friendly but no bike parking other than against the wall and locked to a pipe in King street.

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