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Loch Garten – Loch Garten loop from Boat of Garten

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Loch Garten – Loch Garten loop from Boat of Garten

Moderate

4.5

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Loch Garten – Loch Garten loop from Boat of Garten

01:24

18.8km

150m

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: March 19, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

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Start point

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4.48 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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4.52 km

Loch Garten

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nestled amidst gorgeous woodland to the northeast of Aviemore, Loch Garten is a beautifully tranquil place for a stroll. It's a treat for birders, with many species to spot such …

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5.42 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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9.41 km

Road to Loch Garten

Highlight • Trail

10.6 km

Nethy Bridge Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

A good place to start and finish rides or walks in Abernethy forest. it has parking (small donation requested via honesty box), toilets and an interesting interpretation room with lots of historical and natural history information

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10.7 km

Nethy House Cafe & Bistro

Highlight • Restaurant

A hidden gem and a must stop along the Speyside Way for any two wheel antics. The food is hearty and plentiful. The coffee is delicious and locally roasted. Dont …

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11.9 km

Abernethy Forest Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful woodland single track linking Loch Garten with Nethy Bridge. This path is part of Abernethy National Nature Reserve, and is home to Caledonian pinewood and the elusive red squirrels.

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15.2 km

Forest Path in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Forest

Fun up and down on small path

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18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.46 km

8.42 km

699 m

202 m

Surfaces

8.42 km

7.04 km

3.07 km

208 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

21°C

8°C

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Loch Garten – Loch Garten loop from Boat of Garten

View of Loch in Cairngorms National Park

Loch Garten

Loch Garten

Road to Loch Garten

Nethy Bridge Visitor Centre

Nethy House Cafe & Bistro

Abernethy Forest Singletrack

Forest Path in Cairngorms National Park

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