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Ruthven Barracks – Loch Insh loop from Newtonmore

Ruthven Barracks – Loch Insh loop from Newtonmore

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Ruthven Barracks – Loch Insh loop from Newtonmore

03:55

85.4km

840m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 15, 2026

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After 35.7 km for 108 m

After 47.0 km for 188 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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5.62 km

Sugar Bowl Coffee & Gifts

Highlight • Cafe

Friendly staff, great coffee and food and a nice atmosphere. Cycle friendly but no bike parking other than against the wall and locked to a pipe in King street.

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7.39 km

Occupying a prominent position above the town of Kingussie, Ruthven Barracks is a spectacular sight. The ruins are wonderfully well preserved and entrance is free. On a good day, a walk up here for sunrise or sunset will not disappoint, with superb views of the unique Cairngorm landscape.

Built in 1719 by George II's government in response to the failed Jacobite rising of 1715, troops stationed here were tasked to maintain law and order in the region. It survived a 300-strong Jacobite attack in 1745 but one year later the barracks were destroyed by retreating Jacobites after the Battle of Culloden, prior to their surrender.

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18.3 km

Loch Insh

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Quiet location, great panorama, water sports available, beautiful paths all around - what more could you want?

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20.0 km

River Feshie at Feshiebridge

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Feshiebridge is part of a beautiful, peaceful forest that leans against the great mass of the Cairngorm mountains. There are beautiful paths along the wide grassy bank of the River Feshie, perfect for a picnic, and there are a number of intriguing sculptures to discover among the trees, created by acclaimed artist Frank Bruce.

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21.3 km

Scenic Road in Cairngorms National Park

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lovely scenic road. watch out for them logging lorrys though!

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35.7 km

Loch Morlich Shore

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38.2 km

Cairngorm Mountain Road Climb from Glenmore

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Cairngorm Mountain Base Station at the top of this road climb is the information centre & booking office for the ski lifts and railway. There is also a shop, cafe and toilets if you fancy a rest. It's Open every day from 9:00 - 16:00.
The road climb really starts at Aviemore which is at around 200m, but you only gain about 100m to reach Loch Morlich and Glenmore Lodge. Once you pass the loch the climb really starts ramping up. The first section through the woods is nice and sheltered, a good warm up. At about 490m you leave the trees and the final section with switchback turns is exposed and can be very tough in strong winds. The Base Station is at 620m.

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47.1 km

Glenmore National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

85.4 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.3 km

6.58 km

3.32 km

2.30 km

484 m

347 m

122 m

Surfaces

84.0 km

620 m

431 m

352 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (630 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

8°C

-1°C

35 %

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Max wind speed: 12.0 km/h

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Sugar Bowl Coffee & Gifts