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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.

March 20, 2026

Laggan - Melgarve Gravel Ride: Exploring New Ground

Distance

49.7km

Ascent

590m

Descent

590m

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March 20, 2026

Exploring some great gravel sections between Laggan and Melgarve I hadn't ridden before. Unfortunately I managed to delete the GPX on my Garmin, but this is the GPX file of the planned route.

went gravel riding.

March 8, 2026

Glen Einich Out-and-Back

Time

3h10m

Distance

26.1km

Speed

8.2km/h

Ascent

360m

Descent

350m

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March 12, 2026

Gravel cycling into Glen Einich — A great 25 km / 15.5 miles long out-and-back gravel ride from Rothiemurchus near Aviemore, which could easily be extended by including a circuit round Loch an Eilein or by exploring the Glenmore Forest tracks to and from Loch Morlich.

went for a bike ride.

March 4, 2026

Ardclach - Brodie Castle

Time

4h12m

Distance

53.1km

Speed

12.7km/h

Ascent

590m

Descent

590m

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went gravel riding.

February 28, 2026

Recce on the Moors around Lochindorb

Nice day for it. If I were to do the big loop again, I'd do it clockwise instead of anti-clockwise. And after a proper dry spell; a large part of it was like cycling through treacle or wet, heavy clay. At both turn-offs at the road there are locked gates, and I wouldn't want to lift a heavy bike over them. Despite all this still a good day.

Time

3h49m

Distance

31.1km

Speed

8.2km/h

Ascent

370m

Descent

370m

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went for a bike ride.

November 15, 2025

Catching the Last of the Autumn Colours - Komoot Shoot

Time

3h22m

Distance

36.0km

Speed

10.7km/h

Ascent

230m

Descent

230m

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January 14, 2026

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went gravel riding.

October 23, 2025

Gravel Loop from Aviemore | Autumn Colours in the Cairngorms National Park

Time

3h29m

Distance

49.2km

Speed

14.1km/h

Ascent

410m

Descent

410m

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October 30, 2025

A great autumn gravel loop from Aviemore. Starting on the Speyside Way, going through Gartenbeg Plantation, Dell Woods, Abernethy Forest, Tulloch Moor and Knock of Kincardine, before heading back to Aviemore along the River Spey and the Pine Marten Trail.

went gravel riding.

October 1, 2025

Fort Augustus - Laggan Locks Out-and-Back

Time

3h31m

Distance

37.1km

Speed

10.5km/h

Ascent

80m

Descent

80m

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October 23, 2025

A leisurely, low-level gravel ride between Fort Augustus and Laggan Locks. Perfect for many occasions: a family ride, a recovery spin, a bad-weather alternative to higher mountain routes, or simply when time is short — such as on arrival or departure days while on holiday. Just lovely!

went gravel riding.

September 30, 2025

South Ness Gravel Loop from Fort Augustus

Time

7h18m

Distance

58.1km

Speed

8.0km/h

Ascent

1,270m

Descent

1,270m

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October 16, 2025

A great, varied gravel ride from Fort Augustus, starting on the South Loch Ness Trail, then going through Glen Fechlin and along Loch Killin, up to Stronelairg Wind Farm and the Glendoe Hydro Reservoir, finishing with an amazing 10 km descent through Glen Doe back to Fort Augustus.

went gravel riding.

September 4, 2025

New Bike Day!

Time

2h30m

Distance

30.4km

Speed

12.2km/h

Ascent

370m

Descent

370m

and like this.

September 4, 2025

Today I took my new bike for a wee spin on the Rothiemurchus Estate and to the entrance of Gleann Eanaich (Glen Einich). And I must say, I'm absolutely loving it. 🚴‍♂️

went gravel riding.

August 21, 2025

The Burma Road, but not as you know it.

Time

6h03m

Distance

43.7km

Speed

7.2km/h

Ascent

920m

Descent

920m

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September 3, 2025

A variant of a great gravel ride which has the classic steep and tough ascent, but it has a different, more rocky descent with amazing views and a lovely long run-out. A splendid little 10km loop follows, before heading back to Aviemore via a lesser-used Kinveachy - High Burnside return route.

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