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Loch Garten – View of Loch Garten loop from Nethy Bridge

Loch Garten – View of Loch Garten loop from Nethy Bridge

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Loch Garten – View of Loch Garten loop from Nethy Bridge

01:14

20.0km

160m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: March 22, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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154 m

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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4.18 km

Abernethy Forest and Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful ancient forest the remnants of the Caledonian Forests with loads of wildlife, red squirrels, black grouse, cappercaille, deer and wild cats etc.
It's an area where you shouldn't be lighting fires.

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11.0 km

Loch Garten

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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11.3 km

View of Loch Garten

Highlight • Lake

This is arguably the most scenic view you will get of the Loch Garten and the greenery around it.

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13.2 km

Benches Overlooking Loch Mallachie

Highlight • Viewpoint

This small and secluded loch is extremely tranquil. It is surrounded by forest on three sides but opens up on the southwest banks and affords the perfect place to watch the sunset.

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15.6 km

Forest Path in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Forest

Fun up and down on small path

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16.8 km

Abernethy Forest Singletrack

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Beautiful woodland single track linking Loch Garten with Nethy Bridge. This path is part of Abernethy National Nature Reserve, and is home to Caledonian pinewood and the elusive red squirrels.

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19.9 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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20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.6 km

5.59 km

1.98 km

822 m

Surfaces

12.0 km

5.29 km

1.67 km

529 m

528 m

Elevation

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Highest point (290 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Saturday 30 May

16°C

9°C

76 %

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Loch Garten – View of Loch Garten loop from Nethy Bridge

Nethy Bridge Visitor Centre

Abernethy Forest and Nature Reserve

Loch Garten

View of Loch Garten

Benches Overlooking Loch Mallachie

Forest Path in Cairngorms National Park

Abernethy Forest Singletrack

Nethy House Cafe & Bistro

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