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Logging trail – An Lochan Uaine Loop from Aviemore

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Logging trail – An Lochan Uaine Loop from Aviemore

Ed richardson planned a mountain bike ride

August 1, 2021

Logging trail – An Lochan Uaine Loop from Aviemore

Hard

08:55

96.8km

10.9km/h

1,160m

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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. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 17.2 km for 2.74 km

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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3.44 km

Aviemore to Glenmore Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Very cruisey as a descent. Would be quite a long climb if done in the other direction. But a great place to improve confidence on a mountain bike for all ages.

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9.12 km

Loch Morlich

Highlight • Beach

A lovely place to pause along the edge of the deservedly popular Loch Morlich. There is a sandy beach nearby and stunning views across the water towards the northern peaks of the Cairngorms National Park.

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14.4 km

An Lochan Uaine (The Green Loch)

Highlight • Lake

Legend has is that the water here is so green because the pixies wash their clothes in the water here. Or it might be to do with the trees. Whatever, …

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26.2 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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32.2 km

Hutchison Memorial Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

If you're approaching from Ben Macdui, the trail down to the Hutchison Hut is really an awesome section of trail covering a 500m descent. It makes for a great stopping …

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36.8 km

Glen Derry Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

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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40.7 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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46.1 km

Linn of Dee Waterfall and Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice path takes you along this scenic bridge and gorge with wild pools and small waterfalls created by the River Dee. Further down the path you will find some stunning spots to pitch your tent.

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53.2 km

Geldie Burn Ford

Highlight • River

Because two rivers meet here, the passage is wider than most other rivers at the top of Glen Tilt and Mar Lodge Estate. I was here in July and could …

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96.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.5 km

33.3 km

13.1 km

5.55 km

2.03 km

253 m

Surfaces

59.0 km

11.8 km

7.31 km

5.66 km

4.99 km

4.10 km

3.64 km

Route Details

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Logging trail – An Lochan Uaine Loop from Aviemore

Aviemore to Glenmore Trail

Loch Morlich

An Lochan Uaine (The Green Loch)

Fords of Avon Refuge

Hutchison Memorial Hut

Glen Derry Singletrack

Bob Scott's Bothy

Linn of Dee Waterfall and Bridge

Geldie Burn Ford

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