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Loch Morlich bothy overnighter — British wild swim spots

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Loch Morlich bothy overnighter — British wild swim spots

DanCoull planned a mountain bike ride

June 17, 2021

Loch Morlich bothy overnighter — British wild swim spots

Hard

09:06

75.8km

8.3km/h

1,180m

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Overview

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 63.8 km for 65 m

After 65.2 km for 65 m

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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26.3 km

Fords of Avon Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A simple and basic refuge shelter, not designed for overnight stays but rather for emergency use. You'll find the shelter on the north of the River Avon, near the stepping stones.

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33.8 km

An amazing piece of singletrack, perhaps one of many in the area, but that's not to underestimate the trail.

Technical, beautiful and utterly remote. A fantastical little slice of singletrack heaven.

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37.7 km

Bob Scott's Bothy

Highlight • Rest Area

Bob Scott's Bothy is on the Mar Lodge Estate and open for use by all. The bothy is fashioned from stone and wood with a tin roof and features a …

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43.4 km

Lairig Ghru Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Gorgeous, technical, astonishing, bouldery and difficult. All words that adequately describe the Lairig Ghru from a mountain bike perspective.

Yes, there are times when it becomes so bouldery you'll likely …

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54.6 km

Lairig Ghru Trail

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This section of the trail boasts some truly gorgeous singletrack, in truly opulent surroundings. As do other sections of the same trail, to be honest. The Lairig Ghru has been …

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64.4 km

Loch Morlich Beach

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Loch Morlich is a freshwater loch surrounded by award-winning sandy beaches. From the loch beaches, you are afforded spectacular views of the snow-clad peaks of the northern Cairngorms. Managed by …

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75.8 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.9 km

25.5 km

4.63 km

3.16 km

1.47 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.4 km

22.4 km

6.82 km

3.52 km

1.35 km

1.13 km

1.04 km

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Highest point (840 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Loch Morlich bothy overnighter — British wild swim spots

Fords of Avon Refuge

Glen Derry Singletrack

Bob Scott's Bothy

Lairig Ghru Trail

Lairig Ghru Trail

Loch Morlich Beach

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