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Loch an Eilein – Creag Dhubh Loop from Aviemore

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Loch an Eilein – Creag Dhubh Loop from Aviemore

LouMac planned a mountain bike ride

July 18, 2021

Loch an Eilein – Creag Dhubh Loop from Aviemore

Hard

05:13

61.6km

11.8km/h

640m

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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.

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3.28 km

Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre

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The Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre is your first point of entry into this exquisite Highland estate. You'll find all the information you need inside to make the most out of your …

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7.04 km

Loch an Eilein

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Around Loch an Eileen, you'll find a lovely, winding gravel bike path. It's not technical, just pure enjoyment in the beautiful scenery.

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11.9 km

Drake's Bothy

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This is a great bothy located close to a small track. There is plenty of space inside with a bunk bed, bench, 2 X folding chairs and plenty of floor …

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27.8 km

Carnachuin Bridge and River Feshie Ford

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This crossing is a guaranteed wet-footed crossing, but that's just part of the Scottish Highlands. It takes you to the most beautiful places and is part of the adventure. At …

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29.0 km

Ruigh Aiteachain Bothy and Campsite

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Ruigh Aiteachain bothy is recently renovated, of stone and tin construction. It's well equipped with a composting toilet (please follow instructions carefully) and fireplace which can be used with wood supplied by the estate.

The bothy sleeps 10.

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39.9 km

Creag Dhubh

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40.3 km

Green Dream Singletrack, Creag Dhubh

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As it says on the tin, really - a lovely squiggly slice of singletrack perfection down the eastern face of Creag Dhubh.

Pretty gopping in the winter, mind you - …

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44.6 km

Uath Lochans

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beautiful pawprint lochans, great for swimming, chilling and walking round

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61.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

18.9 km

11.1 km

4.64 km

2.08 km

161 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

13.5 km

8.11 km

7.63 km

5.27 km

4.43 km

3.14 km

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Highest point (490 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Loch an Eilein – Creag Dhubh Loop from Aviemore

Rothiemurchus Visitor Centre

Loch an Eilein

Drake's Bothy

Carnachuin Bridge and River Feshie Ford

Ruigh Aiteachain Bothy and Campsite

Creag Dhubh

Green Dream Singletrack, Creag Dhubh

Uath Lochans

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