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Sanquhar Loch – The Dava Way loop from Forres

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Sanquhar Loch – The Dava Way loop from Forres

Hard

5.0

(3)

riders

Sanquhar Loch – The Dava Way loop from Forres

06:15

75.8km

560m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 37.5 km for 31 m

After 39.6 km for 31 m

After 73.8 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.87 km

Sanquhar Loch

Highlight • Viewpoint

Sanquhar Loch is a tranquil stretch of water close to the town of Forres. The lake is surrounded by pretty woodland that is home to much wildlife and has trails …

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3.80 km

Dallas Dhu Distillery

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic Distillery tours operated by historic Scotland. Closed due to covid.

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7.87 km

Altyre Woods

Forest

17.4 km

Bantrach Wood

Forest

27.6 km

Dragoon Statue Commemorating the March from Brodie Castle

Highlight • Monument

Dragoon statue commemorating the dragoons' march from Brodie Castle to defeat the Jacobite army at the Battle of Cromdale in 1690.

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33.3 km

The Dava Way Cutting

Highlight • Forest

Snow and frost often linger here in the winter months, in autumn as you can see the colours are amazing. Enjoy the contrast.

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34.6 km

The Dava Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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38.6 km

Grantown War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

One of the features on the main shopping street in Grantown-on-Spey. The war memorial is on the middle of it all. There is a good hot sandwich shop opposite the …

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47.5 km

Dava Summit 1052

Highlight • Historical Site

The disused railway runs between Forres and Grantown on Spey. This is the summit with lots of interpretive boards and even a wee museum!

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48.1 km

Dava Way

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Decent surface, wouldn’t do it on super skinny tyres but fine on 32c. Large aggregate used in some places which can be a little tricky to ride on but it’s …

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75.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.6 km

11.2 km

4.56 km

2.66 km

942 m

583 m

223 m

Surfaces

60.8 km

5.79 km

3.22 km

3.06 km

1.57 km

1.38 km

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 14 August

18°C

11°C

29 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 21.0 km/h

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Sanquhar Loch – The Dava Way loop from Forres

Sanquhar Loch

Dallas Dhu Distillery

Dragoon Statue Commemorating the March from Brodie Castle

The Dava Way Cutting

The Dava Way

Grantown War Memorial

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