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Carrbridge and Grantown-on-Spey loop from Aviemore – Cairngorms National Park

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Aviemore

Carrbridge and Grantown-on-Spey loop from Aviemore – Cairngorms National Park

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Carrbridge and Grantown-on-Spey loop from Aviemore – Cairngorms National Park

05:21

76.8km

490m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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469 m

Dalfaber Road (NCN 7)

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Part of NCN 7, Dalfaber Road is a quiet narrow road running on the east side of the railway. It's a much quieter alternative than the busy High Street on the other side of the tracks.

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2.60 km

Speyside Way: Aviemore to Boat of Garten

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An extremely tranquil, pretty and (rare in the region) mostly flat trail, the Speyside Way extends much further than this section. This is a particularly scenic part though; plenty of wildlife and vegetation, a good smooth path and great views.

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13.2 km

View of Packhorse Bridge (Coffin Bridge), Carrbridge

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Packhorse Bridge (also known as Coffin Bridge), is an iconic bridge in the village of Carrbridge. Built in 1717 to allow funeral processions to reach Duthil Church by crossing the …

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32.0 km

Lochindorb Road and View of Lochindorb Castle

Highlight • Cycleway

Lovely road running alongside Lochindorb with excellent views. It can get a little bump in places.

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5

38.6 km

Dava Way Summit (1052 ft)

Highlight • Summit

Arrow straight!

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6

45.9 km

View of the Northern Cairngorms

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A lovely quiet place to contemplate what it might be like 'up there' in The Northern Cairngorms.

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7

53.3 km

Speyside Way

Highlight • Cycleway

You can make the most of your return to town by tarrying for a while and reflecting on your ride here.

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58.7 km

Nethy House Cafe & Bistro

Highlight • Restaurant

A hidden gem and a must stop along the Speyside Way for any two wheel antics. The food is hearty and plentiful. The coffee is delicious and locally roasted. Dont …

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76.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.1 km

14.2 km

9.75 km

6.20 km

5.73 km

1.76 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.7 km

21.2 km

14.2 km

2.24 km

1.49 km

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Highest point (380 m)

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