Glentanar National Nature Reserve loop from Tanar – Cairngorms National Park
Glentanar National Nature Reserve loop from Tanar – Cairngorms National Park
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Glentanar National Nature Reserve loop from Tanar – Cairngorms National Park
02:45
28.5km
460m
Cycling
Embark on a challenging touring bicycle ride through the Glentanar National Nature Reserve, a difficult 17.7 miles (28.5 km) loop that demands very good fitness. You will climb 1520 feet (463 metres) over roughly 2 hours and 44 minutes, navigating mostly unpaved surfaces through ancient Caledonian pine forests and heather-clad…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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Waypoints
Start point
Parking
2.88 km
Tower O'Ess
Highlight • Other
Tip by
5.75 km
Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar
Highlight • Forest
Tip by
23.4 km
River Plunge Pools in Cairngorms National Park
Highlight • River
Tip by
28.5 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
23.8 km
3.62 km
703 m
422 m
Surfaces
23.4 km
2.66 km
1.53 km
961 m
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Lowest point (150 m)
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Friday 16 October
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