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Ryvoan Bothy – Loch Morlich loop from Loch Morlich

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Ryvoan Bothy – Loch Morlich loop from Loch Morlich

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Ryvoan Bothy – Loch Morlich loop from Loch Morlich

02:22

28.1km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Glenmore National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.21 km

Sluggan Pass

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Definitely easier from the south but you've then got the road to deal with. Nothing technical on either descent but take care for ice in spring!

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7.33 km

River Spey

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Very quiet roads. Part of the NCR 7 overlooking River Spey.

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17.7 km

I found this gently climbing and undulating gravel road through the forest a great pleasure to cycle. I was shocked by the elevation gain on the map, but in practice, the gravel path proved to be easy to ride and also very beautiful.

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21.6 km

Lochan a' Chait

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Small lake right next to the gravel path. Beautiful to look at, but less suitable for drinking or even diving. We used a water filter to get our drinking water from the small stream further along at the Ryvoan Bothy.

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22.0 km

Ryvoan Bothy

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Ryvoan is a classic Scottish bothy, a haven on the open ground beyond the Ryvoan Pass. It's a popular shelter too, being relatively easy to access from Glen More.

There's a beautiful poem on the door by AM Lawrence, a poet from Burgh by Sands in Cumbria. The piece is called 'I Leave Tonight from Euston' and encapsulates the thrill of leaving civilisation to seek out wild places, such as those we find in the Cairngorms.

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22.1 km

Ryvoan Rocky Path

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Stony mountain path to or from the Ryvoan Bothy with loose stones in some places, but nevertheless good for cycling with a gravel bike.

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26.2 km

Glenmore Visitor Centre

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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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27.5 km

Loch Morlich

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It's a popular spot, and rightly so, with such a beautiful beach and lake. Besides swimming, stopping for the view is also worthwhile. You'll also find several restaurants and cafes nearby, such as the Boat House café and the Allt Mor café.

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28.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

7.03 km

180 m

164 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

6.52 km

3.16 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (210 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

11°C

5°C

35 %

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Max wind speed: 23.0 km/h

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Ryvoan Bothy – Loch Morlich loop from Loch Morlich

Sluggan Pass

River Spey

Abernethy Forest Gravel Track

Lochan a' Chait

Ryvoan Bothy

Ryvoan Rocky Path

Glenmore Visitor Centre

Loch Morlich

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