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The Dava Way – The Basin loop from Creagan Mor

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The Dava Way – The Basin loop from Creagan Mor

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The Dava Way – The Basin loop from Creagan Mor

02:26

21.7km

270m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Cairngorms National Park

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2.19 km

The Dava Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

a steady climb out from town but don't forget to look back

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5.70 km

View of Grantown-on-Spey

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely spot to catch the sunrise over Grantown just a short walk from town.

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6.23 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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7.55 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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10.7 km

Dirt Road Through the Scottish Highlands

Highlight • Trail

The road just stretches ahead and so much space.

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13.5 km

The Basin

Highlight • Trail

Padlocked gate but bikes can be lifted over the fence.

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20.3 km

The Dava Way Cutting

Highlight • Forest

Snow and frost often linger here in the winter months, in autumn as you can see the colours are amazing. Enjoy the contrast.

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21.7 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.5 km

3.32 km

3.17 km

1.26 km

381 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.46 km

7.39 km

3.17 km

1.26 km

381 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (350 m)

Lowest point (240 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

18°C

10°C

70 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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The Dava Way – The Basin loop from Creagan Mor

The Dava Way

View of Grantown-on-Spey

T Junction and View of the Cairngorms

View of Cairngorms National Park

Dirt Road Through the Scottish Highlands

The Basin

The Dava Way Cutting

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