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The Whisky Castle – Glen Avon Estate Road loop from Tomintoul

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The Whisky Castle – Glen Avon Estate Road loop from Tomintoul

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The Whisky Castle – Glen Avon Estate Road loop from Tomintoul

02:34

32.8km

500m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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33 m

The Whisky Castle

Highlight • Rest Area

For more than 100 years the Whisky Castle has been selling some of Scotland's finest single malts and plenty more besides

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11.7 km

Glen Avon Estate Road

Highlight • Trail

In beautiful Glen Avon, you'll have little to complain about when it comes to the condition of the gravel roads; they're generally in perfect condition. Higher up in the glen, …

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13.7 km

Linn of Avon

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16.3 km

Climb Towards Faindouran Lodge

Highlight • Climb

A beautiful climb, make sure to watch out when descending due to lose gravel and sandy sections.

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16.7 km

Burn of Loin Crossing

Highlight • River

Wear waterproof socks two fords to cross

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22.1 km

View of Tomintoul

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Take clothing layers can be chilly on the tops

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22.2 km

Gravel Descent Towards Tomintoul

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Ben Rinnes the obvious peak on the horizon.

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31.1 km

View of the River in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • River

For truly beautiful views, I'd definitely recommend cycling further into Glen Avon. It's a feast for the eyes.

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32.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

2.09 km

435 m

185 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.4 km

7.84 km

6.28 km

4.32 km

Elevation

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Highest point (660 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

16°C

4°C

20 %

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The Whisky Castle – Glen Avon Estate Road loop from Tomintoul

The Whisky Castle

Glen Avon Estate Road

Linn of Avon

Climb Towards Faindouran Lodge

Burn of Loin Crossing

View of Tomintoul

Gravel Descent Towards Tomintoul

View of the River in Cairngorms National Park

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