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Here you'll find scenic cycling routes in the beautiful Highlands of Scotland, mostly around Aviemore and the Cairngorms National Park. Routes are usually 30–60 km (19–37 miles), ridden at a relaxed pace on good gravel tracks, forest trails, and quiet single-track roads — ideal for gravel biking or leisurely day rides.

Many routes near Aviemore can easily be linked with (parts of) others if you're after longer or more varied rides. Whether you're visiting, on a cycling holiday in Scotland, or local to the area, these routes are great for discovering new trails or riding familiar ones in a fresh way.

Videos of the rides can be found on my YouTube channel, 'Cycling in the Scottish Highlands'. Check the video descriptions for more detailed route info, Strava and Komoot GPX links, bike hire, café stops, and cycle-friendly accommodation.
I'm also beginning to explore more of the magnificent Highlands and Islands — so stay tuned!
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went gravel riding

August 13, 2026 at 06:50

Old Logging Way - Glenmore

Time

2h21m

Distance

31.5km

Speed

13.4km/h

Ascent

350m

Descent

340m

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went gravel riding

August 2, 2026 at 07:08

Rothiemurchus - Glen Feshie - Speyside Way

Time

5h10m

Distance

54.5km

Speed

10.6km/h

Ascent

400m

Descent

400m

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2 days ago

Take the enchanting Rothiemurchus Estate, stunning Glen Feshie, plus a lovely section of the Speyside Way, throw in a coffee stop at the amazing Old Post Office Cafe & Gallery in Kincraig, and you've got yourself a first-class Badenoch and Strathspey gravel loop!

went gravel riding

July 30, 2026 at 08:34

Aviemore - Dalnahaitnich - Carrbridge - Boat of Garten

Time

3h31m

Distance

45.4km

Speed

12.9km/h

Ascent

510m

Descent

510m

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went gravel riding

July 15, 2026 at 06:27

Beat the Heat Bike Ride

Time

4h46m

Distance

56.4km

Speed

11.8km/h

Ascent

350m

Descent

360m

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went gravel riding

July 12, 2026 at 08:53

Kinrara - Alvie - Bit of Burma Road

Time

3h03m

Distance

38.4km

Speed

12.6km/h

Ascent

470m

Descent

460m

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went gravel riding

July 9, 2026 at 08:18

Wee Loch Gynack Recce

First time I ever been to Loch Gynack, a lovely little loch at the back of Kingussie. A bit of a mixed bag regarding the trails. The detour through Tom Baraidh Woodland is not really worth it; muddy and not the nicest forest to be honest. The road to the…

Time

1h59m

Distance

17.0km

Speed

8.6km/h

Ascent

210m

Descent

200m

and like this.

went gravel riding

July 1, 2026 at 05:55

Glen Feshie never disappoints.

Time

3h09m

Distance

37.7km

Speed

11.9km/h

Ascent

480m

Descent

480m

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July 1, 2026

A video of a previously ridden Glen Feshie gravel ride:

Glen Feshie - Glen Tromie Gravel Loop | A Highlands Highlight

went gravel riding

June 25, 2026 at 07:32

33KM for a Magnum; well worth it!

Time

2h43m

Distance

33.5km

Speed

12.3km/h

Ascent

240m

Descent

240m

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went gravel riding

June 10, 2026 at 08:25

Isle of Kerrera Gravel Ride

Time

5h15m

Distance

23.8km

Speed

4.5km/h

Ascent

520m

Descent

510m

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July 21, 2026

I absolutely loved this gravel ride; there really is something very special about cycling around this small and lush emerald-green island with its amazing panoramic views, just a 5-minute ferry ride from Oban. More route details can be found in the video description.

went gravel riding

June 9, 2026 at 08:14

Shortened Glencoe Gravel Ride

Time

4h13m

Distance

26.6km

Speed

6.3km/h

Ascent

390m

Descent

390m

likes this.

July 7, 2026

Not everything went as planned on this ride. And a large part is cycled close to the busy A82. But that didn't stop me from enjoying this breathtaking and dramatic glen. More details including a link to a revised version of the route can be found in the video description.

went gravel riding

June 8, 2026 at 06:58

Loch Etive - Glen Kinglass Gravel Ride

Time

4h34m

Distance

37.9km

Speed

8.3km/h

Ascent

690m

Descent

700m

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June 24, 2026

I cycled this fantastic gravel route while staying in Oban on a cycling holiday. Starting from Inverawe, the trail follows the undulating eastern shore of Loch Etive, followed by a ride into Glen Kinglass. More route details can be found in the video description.

went gravel riding

June 3, 2026 at 09:23

Post-Lurgy World Bicycle Day Bike Ride

Time

2h11m

Distance

31.4km

Speed

14.4km/h

Ascent

190m

Descent

190m

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went gravel riding

May 10, 2026 at 08:23

Rothiemurchus - Glenmore Loop

Time

1h51m

Distance

25.8km

Speed

13.9km/h

Ascent

200m

Descent

200m

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May 10, 2026

A wee break from editing videos.

went gravel riding

April 30, 2026 at 09:56

Just Dawdling Along

No planned route, no filming, just dawdling along. A ride of two halves; first halve gravel, second halve road. Thought I was just going to stick to gravel and forest tracks, but once at Achlean the smooth tarmac, the wind in the back, and the thought of a cold Murphy's…

Time

3h29m

Distance

47.6km

Speed

13.7km/h

Ascent

380m

Descent

380m

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went gravel riding

April 24, 2026 at 07:25

Glen Finnan - Loch Shiel Gravel Ride

Time

4h37m

Distance

48.2km

Speed

10.5km/h

Ascent

440m

Descent

450m

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May 27, 2026

I cycled this fantastic gravel route during a short break in Fort William. The ride kicks off with a loop in beautiful Glen Finnan, followed by an out-and-back along Loch Shiel that takes you deep into a stunning, rugged mountain landscape. More route details can be found in the video description.

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