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Loch Insh – Ruthven Barracks loop from Tom Dubh

Loch Insh – Ruthven Barracks loop from Tom Dubh

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Loch Insh – Ruthven Barracks loop from Tom Dubh

03:12

74.0km

480m

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: May 28, 2026

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After 46.0 km for 62 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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35.5 km

Dalwhinnie Distillery

Highlight • Restaurant

Dalwhinnie is the highest distillery in Scotland at 1,164 feet above sea level.

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44.1 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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46.0 km

Caoldair Pottery and Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great coffee and food

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64.8 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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74.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.6 km

28.7 km

9.98 km

1.60 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

73.4 km

394 m

171 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Wednesday 22 July

20°C

12°C

0 %

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Loch Insh – Ruthven Barracks loop from Tom Dubh

Old Post Office Cafe Gallery

Loch Insh

Ruthven Barracks

Wildcat Centre Newtonmore

Dalwhinnie Distillery

Calum MacPherson Memorial Cairn

Caoldair Pottery and Café

Sugar Bowl Coffee & Gifts

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