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Bog Woodland Observation Point – Loch Garten loop from Deshar School

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Bog Woodland Observation Point – Loch Garten loop from Deshar School

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Bog Woodland Observation Point – Loch Garten loop from Deshar School

01:15

17.2km

160m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.61 km

Anderson's Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

A brilliant local restaurant serving sourdough pizza and other delicious dishes with lots of vegan options! It's the perfect place to stop when cycling from Aviemore to Grantown.

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1.94 km

Ride Scotland Bike Shop & Café

Highlight • Cafe

Well-stocked bike shop, bike hire and workshop based in Boat of Garten. Seasonal opening - check ridescotland.com for specific times.

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4.74 km

Bog Woodland Observation Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bog woodland is an important habitat for many animals, insects and birds. This area has been preserved to allow them to flourish here. You are asked to stay on the boardwalks.

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5.92 km

View of Loch in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

A stunning loch side view perfect for sunrise. Well worth setting the alarm, packing a thermos full of coffee and riding out from Aviemore.

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7.08 km

Benches Overlooking Loch Mallachie

Highlight • Viewpoint

This small and secluded loch is extremely tranquil. It is surrounded by forest on three sides but opens up on the southwest banks and affords the perfect place to watch the sunset.

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9.35 km

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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9.42 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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13.9 km

Nash’s Bike Shop, Boat of Garten

Highlight • Cycleway

This shop is a gem. Nash is a top mechanic and although it’s tiny, it’s got everything you might need.

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17.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.52 km

5.50 km

1.42 km

666 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.53 km

5.50 km

4.58 km

289 m

251 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

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Bog Woodland Observation Point – Loch Garten loop from Deshar School

Anderson's Restaurant

Ride Scotland Bike Shop & Café

Bog Woodland Observation Point

View of Loch in Cairngorms National Park

Benches Overlooking Loch Mallachie

Loch Garten

Loch Garten Nature Centre

Nash’s Bike Shop, Boat of Garten

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