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Loch Garten – Loch Garten Nature Centre loop from Nethy Bridge

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Loch Garten – Loch Garten Nature Centre loop from Nethy Bridge

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5.0

(4)

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Loch Garten – Loch Garten Nature Centre loop from Nethy Bridge

01:19

17.8km

140m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

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101 m

Nethy Bridge Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely tea room with comfortable seats. They did not mind us arriving all muddy during our bike ride. Great cheese scones and coffee. Bike stand in the car park and even a hose to wash your bike down with.

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431 m

Singletrack through Abernethy National Nature Reserve

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Fun traffic free section of the Speyside Way. Suitable for gravel bikes as well. Undulating with some fun little descent sections to keep you on your toes. Fun in both …

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5.98 km

View of Loch Garten

Highlight • Lake

This is arguably the most scenic view you will get of the Loch Garten and the greenery around it.

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6.27 km

Loch Garten

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nestled within the Abernethy Nature Reserve, Loch Garten is a haven for wildlfe, a serene loch surrounded by Caledonian pine forest. If you're lucky you might spot a rare capercaille, Scottish crossbill or osprey.

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6.34 km

Loch Garten Nature Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The visitor center buildings are currently under construction and are not accessible. There is some kind of emergency facility in a tent to receive visitors and obtain information.

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17.7 km

Nethy Bridge Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

A good place to start and finish rides or walks in Abernethy forest. it has parking (small donation requested via honesty box), toilets and an interesting interpretation room with lots of historical and natural history information

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17.8 km

Nethy House Cafe & Bistro

Highlight • Restaurant

A hidden gem and a must stop along the Speyside Way for any two wheel antics. The food is hearty and plentiful. The coffee is delicious and locally roasted. Dont …

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17.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

5.67 km

1.25 km

687 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.45 km

5.25 km

4.59 km

1.01 km

500 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Loch Garten – Loch Garten Nature Centre loop from Nethy Bridge

Nethy Bridge Tea Room

Singletrack through Abernethy National Nature Reserve

View of Loch Garten

Loch Garten

Loch Garten Nature Centre

Nethy Bridge Visitor Centre

Nethy House Cafe & Bistro

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