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Linn of Quoich Punchbowl to Beinn a'Bhuird via Glen Quoich – Cairngorms National Park

Mountain biking trails

Linn of Quoich Punchbowl to Beinn a'Bhuird via Glen Quoich – Cairngorms National Park

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Linn of Quoich Punchbowl to Beinn a'Bhuird via Glen Quoich – Cairngorms National Park

02:58

26.5km

800m

Mountain biking

Embark on a challenging mountain biking adventure from the picturesque Linn of Quoich Punchbowl to Beinn a'Bhuird, traversing Glen Quoich in the Cairngorms National Park. This moderate to hard route spans 16.4 miles (26.5 km) with a significant elevation gain of 2620 feet (798 metres), typically taking around 2 hours…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 9.28 km for 4.68 km

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Start point

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8.60 km

Beinn a' Bhuird Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

This is an absolutely EPIC descent. Munro descents generally tend to be technical and janky however this is fast flowy and really good fun. There are a few water bars so make sure those bunny hop skills are on point!

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25.4 km

The Punch Bowl, Linn of Quoich

Highlight • Natural Monument

The Linn of Quoich, otherwise known as the Earl of Mar's Punch Bowl is a natural hole worn away in. a rock that was used as a punchbowl at the …

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26.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

11.5 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.0 km

8.40 km

< 100 m

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