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Cairngorms Loop

Cairngorms Loop

Faye McLean planned a mountain bike ride

April 23, 2022

Cairngorms Loop

Hard

24:46

299km

12.1km/h

3,650m

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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 113 km for 583 m

After 144 km for 50 m

Most people would complete this in 4-8 days

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85.8 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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97.7 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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141 km

Ruigh Aiteachain Bothy and Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

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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188 km

Dorback Burn

Highlight • River

I crossed this river in the summer and had no problems passing due to the low water.

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213 km

Glen Avon Estate Road

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In beautiful Glen Avon, you'll have little to complain about when it comes to the condition of the gravel roads; they're generally in perfect condition. Higher up in the glen, …

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215 km

Builg Burn Trail to the Loch

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Good chance your feet could get wet here with a few river crossings which are generally very shallow but can be very cold and higher during snow melt. Generally reasonable …

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249 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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299 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

132 km

64.2 km

49.9 km

35.9 km

9.46 km

7.88 km

Surfaces

165 km

48.0 km

46.4 km

14.3 km

12.3 km

8.69 km

4.92 km

Route Details

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Highest point (790 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Cairngorms Loop

An Lochan Uaine (The Green Loch)

Fords of Avon Refuge

Ruigh Aiteachain Bothy and Campsite

Dorback Burn

Glen Avon Estate Road

Builg Burn Trail to the Loch

Linn of Dee Waterfall and Bridge

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