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Glenmore Visitor Centre – Ryvoan Pass loop from Glenmore Forest Park

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Glenmore Visitor Centre – Ryvoan Pass loop from Glenmore Forest Park

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Glenmore Visitor Centre – Ryvoan Pass loop from Glenmore Forest Park

01:20

4.76km

90m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Glenmore National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

82 m

Glenmore Visitor Centre Bus Stop

Highlight • Rest Area

Easily accessible by bus number 30 from Aviemore for walkers without a car.

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2

160 m

Glenmore Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Find out more about Glenmore Forest Park at our visitor centre, where you can consider the range of trails and activities whilst relaxing in our café. You can begin a walk to a magical lochan from here, or jump over the road to Loch Morlich Beach for watersports and cycling trails.
(Forestry and Land Scotland)

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3

281 m

The Cairngorms Reindeer Centre

Highlight • Structure

In the reindeer center itself you can also see a limited number of reindeer, in addition to a lot of information about the reindeer.

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4

849 m

View of Glenmore National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Especially when the heather is in bloom in the summer.

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5

1.74 km

Rocky Forest Path in Glenmore National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Even though the path gets a bit more difficult here, this is only temporary. Further down the lake it gets easier.

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6

2.25 km

Ancient Tree in Glenmore National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

7

2.43 km

Ryvoan Pass

Highlight • Mountain Pass

This is a glorious trail that leads from Glenmore Visitor Centre through the Ryvoan Pass to Lochan Uaine and then continues to Ryvoan bothy. It passes between the high ground of Meall a'Bhuachaille and Creag nan Gall and, when you emerge onto the open ground by the bothy, there are lovely views towards Bynack More.

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8

2.83 km

View of Glenmore National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful panoramas can be seen in several places. You have to search better for a good picnic spot.

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4.76 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.22 km

876 m

592 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.03 km

419 m

153 m

117 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

14°C

4°C

40 %

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