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Loch Garten – Old Spey Bridge loop from Balmenach Distillery

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Loch Garten – Old Spey Bridge loop from Balmenach Distillery

Moderate

4.3

(3)

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Loch Garten – Old Spey Bridge loop from Balmenach Distillery

03:10

50.6km

440m

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: May 17, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

Please check local regulations for:

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.74 km

Crow Wood

Forest

24.0 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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35.0 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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35.1 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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36.5 km

Castle Roy Ruins

Highlight • Castle

A small but interesting castle on the trails around Nethybridge. Open all year, and the paths around it have been made easily accessible.

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38.7 km

Climb off Speyside Way

Highlight • Climb

This detour has a couple of options and depending upon time or fitness worth exploring.

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40.7 km

Speyside Way

Highlight • Cycleway

You can make the most of your return to town by tarrying for a while and reflecting on your ride here.

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43.2 km

Old Spey Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

World class fishing here as well as riding.

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50.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.2 km

8.91 km

3.99 km

2.64 km

1.14 km

679 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

40.9 km

4.01 km

2.78 km

2.56 km

331 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

24°C

11°C

0 %

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Loch Garten – Old Spey Bridge loop from Balmenach Distillery

Road to Loch Garten

Loch Garten

Nethy Bridge Visitor Centre

Nethy House Cafe & Bistro

Castle Roy Ruins

Climb off Speyside Way

Speyside Way

Old Spey Bridge

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