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Strath Vaich Gravel Track – Abhainn a' Ghlinne Bhig Bridge loop from Garve

Strath Vaich Gravel Track – Abhainn a' Ghlinne Bhig Bridge loop from Garve

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Strath Vaich Gravel Track – Abhainn a' Ghlinne Bhig Bridge loop from Garve

08:39

120km

1,570m

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

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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23.5 km

Strath Vaich Gravel Track

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Wide landscapes and lonely gravel – Strath Vaich is a stunning place to ride a bike. The road is rough, but it's possible on a gravel bike with wider tyres. Loch Vaich accompanies you to your left as you ride.

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32.0 km

Deanich Lodge

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Owned by Alladale Estate, Deanich Lodge is one of the most remote lodges in Scotland. Don't expect internet connection here! The landscapes here are spectacular and wild. The River Carron …

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32.8 km

Abhainn a' Ghlinne Bhig Bridge

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Cracking views down the glens especially on a nice sunny day.

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55.0 km

Lochan a' Chairn

Lake

57.3 km

Old Tarmac Track Through Heather Moors

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Let's hope the fence doesn't blow over when you are riding this!

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94.9 km

Road With View of Cromarty Firth

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Quiet road, good alternative to the A9 and A862

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109 km

Torrachility Forest

Forest

110 km

Loch na Crann (Lake of the Trees)

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Quiet little Loch with an old boathouse. A nice place to stop and take a moment.

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116 km

Gravel Path With View of Loch Garve

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Very scenic part of the trail between Contin and Garve

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117 km

Forest trail between Contin and Garve

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Track starts of with tarmac then goes onto the usual forest leafy track, 1 wee river crossing.

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120 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

87.5 km

25.7 km

3.84 km

3.10 km

114 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

83.4 km

17.4 km

16.6 km

2.21 km

531 m

Elevation

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Highest point (430 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

18°C

12°C

86 %

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Strath Vaich Gravel Track – Abhainn a' Ghlinne Bhig Bridge loop from Garve

Strath Vaich Gravel Track

Deanich Lodge

Abhainn a' Ghlinne Bhig Bridge

Old Tarmac Track Through Heather Moors

Road With View of Cromarty Firth

Loch na Crann (Lake of the Trees)

Gravel Path With View of Loch Garve

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