About PJD66
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!
1,416 km
128:44 h
Recent Activity
- PJD66October 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!
- PJD66October 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.
- PJD66September 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.
- PJD66July 20, 2025
In late June 2025, a major wildfire broke out on the Dava Moor in the Scottish Highlands.
It merged with a second fire near Carrbridge, becoming Scotland’s largest wildfire on record.
The fire crossed an 8.5 km section of the Dava Way, popular with long-distance hikers and gravel bikers (part of the Moray
PJD66 went gravel riding.
August 10, 2025
01:53
17.7km
9.4km/h
190m
190m
PJD66 went gravel riding.
July 16, 2025
02:15
22.6km
10.0km/h
140m
150m
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.
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