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Callater Stables Bothy – Loch Callater loop from Auchallater

Mountain biking trails

Callater Stables Bothy – Loch Callater loop from Auchallater

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Callater Stables Bothy – Loch Callater loop from Auchallater

01:00

11.1km

130m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.79 km

Jock's Road

Highlight • River

Jock's Road is a popular and easy access route into the mountains. It follows Callater Burn, takes you to Callater Loch and the bothy and further along the water.

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2

5.19 km

Callater Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The Callater Bothy sits beside Callater Lodge at the east end of Loch Callater.

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3

5.19 km

Callater Stable Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Met a bunch of royals hunting around this place. Got drunk from a guy feeding us whisky.

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5.22 km

Callater Stables Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Small bothy with two rooms: one dormitory with four bunk beds for eight walkers/bikers. No fireplace in the bothy, but there is a pit toilet in the next building. Bring your own toilet paper, just in case!

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5.33 km

Loch Callater

Highlight • Natural

A freshwater, upland loch, surrounded by steep hills.

Home of freshwater fish, such as trout, salmon and eels.

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11.0 km

Callater Bothy Approach Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gravel path 3.1 miles (5km) to the Callater Bothy. Not technical but if it's snowy/icy, it could be tricky. Amazing views!

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11.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

153 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

256 m

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