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Faindouran Lodge – Glen Avon Estate Road loop from Tomintoul

Faindouran Lodge – Glen Avon Estate Road loop from Tomintoul

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Faindouran Lodge – Glen Avon Estate Road loop from Tomintoul

03:38

50.8km

580m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 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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33 m

The Whisky Castle

Highlight • Rest Area

For more than 100 years the Whisky Castle has been selling some of Scotland's finest single malts and plenty more besides

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13.7 km

Linn of Avon

Highlight • Viewpoint

16.4 km

Climb Towards Faindouran Lodge

Highlight • Climb

A beautiful climb, make sure to watch out when descending due to lose gravel and sandy sections.

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20.1 km

Ponymen's Hut

Highlight • Mountain Hut

25.4 km

Faindouran Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Two seperate buildings offer basic bothy accomodation. No fire wood nearby so bring some with you.

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25.5 km

Faindouran Lodge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Good place to stay

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39.1 km

Glen Avon Estate Road

Highlight • Trail

In beautiful Glen Avon, you'll have little to complain about when it comes to the condition of the gravel roads; they're generally in perfect condition. Higher up in the glen, …

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49.1 km

View of the River in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • River

For truly beautiful views, I'd definitely recommend cycling further into Glen Avon. It's a feast for the eyes.

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50.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

48.1 km

1.60 km

970 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.5 km

11.2 km

10.8 km

4.32 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

19°C

13°C

73 %

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Faindouran Lodge – Glen Avon Estate Road loop from Tomintoul

The Whisky Castle

Linn of Avon

Climb Towards Faindouran Lodge

Ponymen's Hut

Faindouran Bothy

Faindouran Lodge

Glen Avon Estate Road

View of the River in Cairngorms National Park

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