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Ruthven Barracks – Loch Insh loop from Layby 100

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Ruthven Barracks – Loch Insh loop from Layby 100

Moderate

5.0

(4)

140

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Ruthven Barracks – Loch Insh loop from Layby 100

03:19

78.4km

530m

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 right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

9.83 km

Wildcat Centre Newtonmore

Highlight • Rest Area

Run by knowledgeable local volunteers. Information on the Wildcat Trail and Wildcat Experience. Sells guidebooks and Trackpacks.

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2

15.9 km

Ruthven Barracks

Highlight • Castle

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 …

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3

17.2 km

Insh Marshes Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

One of Europe's most important wetlands, Insh Marshes cover over 6 square miles (10 km) between Kingussie and Kincraig in the Cairngorms National Park. The site supports various breeding waders, …

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4

27.0 km

Loch Insh

Highlight • Lake

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

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5

28.7 km

River Feshie at Feshiebridge

Highlight • River

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 …

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6

30.0 km

Scenic Road in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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7

39.4 km

Aviemore Train Station

Highlight • Settlement

Small train station in Aviemore - starting point for cycling the Cairngorms and Grampion mountains region.

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8

40.0 km

The Old Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Chilled out pub by the River Spey with a beer beach and sheltered outdoor areas.

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78.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

53.4 km

16.0 km

6.89 km

1.37 km

392 m

381 m

Surfaces

76.9 km

561 m

379 m

337 m

190 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

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Friday 9 October

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89 %

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