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Nairn River

Drynachan Valley Switchback – Dulsie Bridge loop from Nairn

Routes
Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Highlands
Nairn River

Drynachan Valley Switchback – Dulsie Bridge loop from Nairn

Moderate

23

riders

Drynachan Valley Switchback – Dulsie Bridge loop from Nairn

02:31

48.7km

540m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

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Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 93 m for 15 m

After 48.6 km for 15 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

7.40 km

Long Rapid Descent

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Carry speed through the uphill at the end

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2

17.9 km

Drynachan Valley Switchback

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Beautiful climb out of the Drynachan valley and up through the trees.

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21.9 km

View of the River Findhorn Valley

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I've been to this spot a few times and the views in to the valley are always sensational, no matter the weather. This is really a truly secluded spot and the peace and tranquility is just perfect.

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28.7 km

Dulsie Bridge

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Dulsie bridge is a beautiful local landmark and a stunning spot to ride past. It's an 18th century bridge with a really stunning bit of river beneath. There's a picnic …

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46.1 km

River Nairn

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Nice forest track for walk/cycle/run alongside the river most of the time, seen a few deer also

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48.7 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.5 km

113 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.0 km

23.6 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (330 m)

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