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Beachen Woods – The 'Basin' Loop from Grantown-on-Spey

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Beachen Woods – The 'Basin' Loop from Grantown-on-Spey

Martin Brindley planned a mountain bike ride

September 3, 2021

Beachen Woods – The 'Basin' Loop from Grantown-on-Spey

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01:46

22.7km

12.8km/h

250m

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Overview

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

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Start point

Bus stop

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483 m

Beachen Woods Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A quick blast through a terrific trail leading to Woodlands Terrace. There are plenty of other top class trails just to your left as you descend here too, so keep your eyes peeled!

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3.42 km

Glen Beg

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Enjoy the space and the wonderful views across to the Cromdales as well as the Cairngorms

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4.35 km

Near the Cairngorms National Park Boundary

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The yellow line is not usually visible on the ground but as you enjoy the descent to Dreggie listen for the birds as there is usually not a lot else …

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9.48 km

Cairngorms National Park Boundary

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Why not practice your navigation by identifying when you are about to ride over the yellow national park boundary? You won't see it on the trail but it's clearly marked on the OS 1:50 000 map!

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10.2 km

The Basin

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Padlocked gate but bikes can be lifted over the fence.

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12.0 km

Loch Mhic Leòid

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Look out for a rock by the main road that locals call 'Jesus Saves'. Just past it turn in on the double track and head east towards TheTwin Towers of …

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17.7 km

The Dava Way

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a steady climb out from town but don't forget to look back

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22.0 km

Quiet Pond in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Natural

22.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

7.36 km

2.75 km

568 m

469 m

Surfaces

7.67 km

7.55 km

6.63 km

577 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Beachen Woods – The 'Basin' Loop from Grantown-on-Spey

Beachen Woods Trail

Glen Beg

Near the Cairngorms National Park Boundary

Cairngorms National Park Boundary

The Basin

Loch Mhic Leòid

The Dava Way

Quiet Pond in Cairngorms National Park

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