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The Dava Way – Dava Summit 1052 loop from Forres

The Dava Way – Dava Summit 1052 loop from Forres

Hard

4.5

(6)

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The Dava Way – Dava Summit 1052 loop from Forres

05:24

67.0km

460m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 2.25 km for 8 m

After 64.9 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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11.7 km

Cherry Tree Pathway near Braemoray

Highlight • Forest

Enjoy the petals if they've naturally scattered on the trail. Nice riding here but no resupply until Grantown on Spey!

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16.3 km

Bantrach Wood

Forest

24.2 km

Dava School Plantation

Forest

26.4 km

Dava Way Summit (1052 ft)

Highlight • Summit

Arrow straight!

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33.7 km

The Dava Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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33.7 km

View of the Northern Cairngorms

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely quiet place to contemplate what it might be like 'up there' in The Northern Cairngorms.

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38.6 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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39.1 km

Dava Moor

Highlight • Trail

Wide ranging views once you left the forest.

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40.0 km

Heatherbell Cutting

Highlight • Natural

40.7 km

Hanoverian Soldier Statue at Heatherbell Cutting

Highlight • Monument

An unexpected sight in the middle of the moor.

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67.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.3 km

9.54 km

3.44 km

2.03 km

475 m

122 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

58.8 km

3.50 km

3.21 km

1.51 km

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

18°C

11°C

11 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

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The Dava Way – Dava Summit 1052 loop from Forres

Cherry Tree Pathway near Braemoray

Dava Way Summit (1052 ft)

The Dava Way

View of the Northern Cairngorms

Dava Summit 1052

Dava Moor

Heatherbell Cutting

Hanoverian Soldier Statue at Heatherbell Cutting

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