The Apiary Dalwhinnie – Loch Ericht Gravel Road loop from Dalwhinnie

The Apiary Dalwhinnie – Loch Ericht Gravel Road loop from Dalwhinnie

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The Apiary Dalwhinnie – Loch Ericht Gravel Road loop from Dalwhinnie

01:53

28.2km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: October 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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425 m

The Apiary Dalwhinnie

Highlight • Cafe

Opened in October 2022, this cozy café invites you with a warming fire. Open seven days a week from 10.30 AM to 4.30 PM.

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1.64 km

Loch Ericht Gravel Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This gravel road is commonly used as an approach to riding around Ben Alder or as a part of a journey towards Ardverikie Estate. In good weather you can see …

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10.3 km

Wild Ponies of the Scottish Highlands

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

14.1 km

Swimming Spot at Wooden Bridge

Highlight • River

fantastic views and sitting on the rocks or bridge is a great picnic spot.

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15.7 km

View of the Ben Alder Range

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good view of the Ben Alder range.

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18.0 km

Gravel Track Along Loch Ericht

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Long smooth gravel track, past the big fancy houses and with nice views out to Loch Ericht

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28.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

1.61 km

905 m

212 m

113 m

Surfaces

18.1 km

6.71 km

1.52 km

1.10 km

770 m

Elevation

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Highest point (460 m)

Lowest point (350 m)

Weather

Tuesday 13 October

14°C

5°C

97 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 35.0 km/h

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Comments

September 5, 2024,Loch Ericht & Loch Pattack

A wee video of the ride can be found on my YouTube channel, 'Cycling in the Scottish Highlands'.

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The Apiary Dalwhinnie – Loch Ericht Gravel Road loop from Dalwhinnie

The Apiary Dalwhinnie

Loch Ericht Gravel Road

Wild Ponies of the Scottish Highlands

Swimming Spot at Wooden Bridge

View of the Ben Alder Range

Gravel Track Along Loch Ericht

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