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River Dulnain – Aviemore loop from Carrbridge

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River Dulnain – Aviemore loop from Carrbridge

Moderate

4.6

(59)

300

riders

River Dulnain – Aviemore loop from Carrbridge

03:18

41.5km

660m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 41.4 km for 205 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.76 km

Gravel Track in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Forest

Many miles of this trail has a good, compact, gravel surface. Easy enough to ride on but they are hilly areas

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11.4 km

Rugged Dirt Path

Highlight • Trail

The surface is a bit rugged with rocks here. Slightly awkward to keep a constant ride line as the bike is avoiding the bigger bits of rock

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12.3 km

River Dulnain

Highlight • Trail

Was quite put off initially about this route but it's actually really good.
Nice climb out of Aviemore then once at the top then there's a great decent off the top

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15.7 km

View of the Cairngorms Highlands

Highlight • Natural Monument

very exposed, great views

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24.3 km

Aviemore

Highlight • Settlement

Lively little town, which is very much geared towards leisure tourists, skiers and hikers as well as party nights

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28.7 km

Aviemore to Boat of Garten Forest Trail

Highlight • Trail

After climbing at the south west side of Aviemore, riding downhill and flatter sections, suddenly you are riding quicker and on the brakes loads. I found myself riding with energy and strength in this fast flowing section

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29.7 km

Forest Trail in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A very nice multi-activity path.

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41.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

8.52 km

2.57 km

2.39 km

220 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.4 km

10.2 km

7.76 km

3.85 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (690 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Monday 17 August

17°C

10°C

88 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 20.0 km/h

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Comments

February 9, 2025,Burma Rd loop

Very cold today - however, it seemed much warmer at the 2300ft summit of the Burma Rd. Probably a temperature inversion. Carr-bridge was really much colder but the warming sun seen earlier disappeared and there was even some freezing rain.
Plenty of slabby ice across the route in poorly drained spots meant a fair amount of hike- a-bike where I …