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The Dava Way – Dava Summit 1052 loop from Grantown-on-Spey

The Dava Way – Dava Summit 1052 loop from Grantown-on-Spey

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4.3

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The Dava Way – Dava Summit 1052 loop from Grantown-on-Spey

06:01

75.0km

580m

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 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 1.03 km for 31 m

After 36.5 km for 8 m

After 39.5 km for 8 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.95 km

The Dava Way

Highlight • Viewpoint

a steady climb out from town but don't forget to look back

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3.96 km

View of the Northern Cairngorms

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely quiet place to contemplate what it might be like 'up there' in The Northern Cairngorms.

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8.88 km

Dava Summit 1052

Highlight • Historical Site

The disused railway runs between Forres and Grantown on Spey. This is the summit with lots of interpretive boards and even a wee museum!

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9.39 km

Dava Moor

Highlight • Trail

Wide ranging views once you left the forest.

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10.9 km

Hanoverian Soldier Statue at Heatherbell Cutting

Highlight • Monument

An unexpected sight in the middle of the moor.

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11.2 km

Dava Way Summit (1052 ft)

Highlight • Summit

Arrow straight!

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13.4 km

Dava School Plantation

Forest

21.3 km

Bantrach Wood

Forest

35.4 km

Dallas Dhu Distillery

Highlight • Historical Site

Historic Distillery tours operated by historic Scotland. Closed due to covid.

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72.3 km

Avenue of Trees Near Castle Grant

Highlight • Trail

Take your time here to enjoy the colours, the views, the wildlife and the choice of trails!

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75.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

59.0 km

9.39 km

3.55 km

2.21 km

935 m

Surfaces

66.0 km

3.62 km

3.21 km

1.91 km

357 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

23°C

13°C

77 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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The Dava Way – Dava Summit 1052 loop from Grantown-on-Spey

The Dava Way

View of the Northern Cairngorms

Dava Summit 1052

Dava Moor

Hanoverian Soldier Statue at Heatherbell Cutting

Dava Way Summit (1052 ft)

Dallas Dhu Distillery

Avenue of Trees Near Castle Grant

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