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Loch Morlich and Glenmore Forest — Cairngorms National Park

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Loch Morlich and Glenmore Forest — Cairngorms National Park

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4.0

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Loch Morlich and Glenmore Forest — Cairngorms National Park

01:34

17.6km

330m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Glenmore National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.91 km

Loch Morlich

Highlight • Beach

A lovely place to pause along the edge of the deservedly popular Loch Morlich. There is a sandy beach nearby and stunning views across the water towards the northern peaks of the Cairngorms National Park.

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9.15 km

Gravel track on the south side of Loch Morlich

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

This lovely smooth gravel track runs the length of the Southern side of Loch Morlich. Enjoy riding in Glenmore Forest with the occasional view towards the mountains of the Cairngorms, …

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15.7 km

Glenmore Forest Singletrack Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Enjoyable flowing red graded single track through the Scots Pine Trees. This is one of a couple of downhill trails in this part of Glenmore Forest, and is probably the longest.

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17.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.2 km

1.77 km

1.68 km

927 m

Surfaces

8.27 km

4.80 km

1.72 km

1.07 km

1.00 km

716 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

17°C

12°C

72 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Loch Morlich

Gravel track on the south side of Loch Morlich

Glenmore Forest Singletrack Trail

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