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Sanquhar Loch – The Dava Way loop from Forres

Mountain biking trails

Sanquhar Loch – The Dava Way loop from Forres

Hard

5.0

(2)

23

riders

Sanquhar Loch – The Dava Way loop from Forres

06:18

76.5km

580m

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: May 15, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 38.0 km for 31 m

After 40.2 km for 31 m

After 74.5 km for 8 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

2.01 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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2

2.99 km

Trail Junction in Wooded Area

Highlight • Forest

3

4.33 km

Dallas Dhu Distillery

Highlight • Historical Site

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

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8.41 km

Altyre Woods

Forest

17.9 km

Bantrach Wood

Forest

6

26.1 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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7

35.1 km

The Dava Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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8

39.1 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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9

44.4 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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10

48.0 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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B

76.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.6 km

11.9 km

5.22 km

2.67 km

603 m

343 m

223 m

Surfaces

61.1 km

5.29 km

3.49 km

3.06 km

2.14 km

1.38 km

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Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Saturday 23 May

18°C

13°C

13 %

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Max wind speed: 16.0 km/h

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