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Loch Garten – Ryvoan Bothy loop from Boat of Garten

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Loch Garten – Ryvoan Bothy loop from Boat of Garten

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Loch Garten – Ryvoan Bothy loop from Boat of Garten

02:57

36.2km

390m

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: February 17, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 20.7 km for 15 m

After 20.8 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.41 km

Loch Garten

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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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9.18 km

River Spey

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Very quiet roads. Part of the NCR 7 overlooking River Spey.

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12.3 km

Sluggan Pass

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Definitely easier from the south but you've then got the road to deal with. Nothing technical on either descent but take care for ice in spring!

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15.2 km

View of the Cairngorm Mountains from Badaguish

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17.7 km

Glenmore Visitor Centre

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Find out more about Glenmore Forest Park at our visitor centre, where you can consider the range of trails and activities whilst relaxing in our café. You can begin a …

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20.8 km

Lochan Uaine (The Green Lochan)

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Picturesque little lake at the foot of a rock face. A nice place to stop and enjoy the view or even take a dip in the refreshing water.

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22.0 km

Ryvoan Bothy

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Ryvoan is a classic Scottish bothy, a haven on the open ground beyond the Ryvoan Pass. It's a popular shelter too, being relatively easy to access from Glen More.

There's …

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26.4 km

Abernethy Forest Gravel Track

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I found this gently climbing and undulating gravel road through the forest a great pleasure to cycle. I was shocked by the elevation gain on the map, but in practice, …

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36.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.4 km

8.64 km

1.23 km

872 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

8.39 km

6.89 km

1.64 km

560 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Saturday 9 May

9°C

-2°C

83 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Loch Garten – Ryvoan Bothy loop from Boat of Garten

Loch Garten

River Spey

Sluggan Pass

View of the Cairngorm Mountains from Badaguish

Glenmore Visitor Centre

Lochan Uaine (The Green Lochan)

Ryvoan Bothy

Abernethy Forest Gravel Track

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