The Basin – Castle Grant Tree Walk loop from Grantown-on-Spey

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The Basin – Castle Grant Tree Walk loop from Grantown-on-Spey

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The Basin – Castle Grant Tree Walk loop from Grantown-on-Spey

01:57

22.5km

270m

Cycling

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

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.61 km

T Junction and View of the Cairngorms

Highlight • Viewpoint

Don't forget to look back for a wonderful long shot of the mountains.

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4.93 km

View of Cairngorms National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

often on a windy S, SW wind this is the most exposed part of the loop but once through this and heading east it can ease.

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8.11 km

Dirt Road Through the Scottish Highlands

Highlight • Trail

The road just stretches ahead and so much space.

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10.9 km

The Basin

Highlight • Trail

Padlocked gate but bikes can be lifted over the fence.

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17.5 km

Track to Home Farm

Highlight • Trail

Lovely wee diversion instead of a more direct route to Castle Grant.

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18.7 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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19.5 km

Avenue of Trees Near Castle Grant

Highlight • Trail

Take your time here to enjoy the colours, the views, the wildlife and the choice of trails!

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20.0 km

Castle Grant Tree Walk

Highlight • Forest

Throughout the year this section through Castle Grant has a wonderful display of trees. In autumn the colours of the different varieties is spectacular.

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22.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

4.52 km

3.93 km

1.26 km

Surfaces

14.8 km

3.29 km

2.49 km

1.93 km

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Today

Wednesday 11 November

6°C

-1°C

44 %

Additional weather tips

There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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The Basin – Castle Grant Tree Walk loop from Grantown-on-Spey

T Junction and View of the Cairngorms

View of Cairngorms National Park

Dirt Road Through the Scottish Highlands

The Basin

Track to Home Farm

View of the Northern Cairngorms

Avenue of Trees Near Castle Grant

Castle Grant Tree Walk

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