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Ryvoan Bothy – Loch Morlich Beach loop from Loch Morlich

Ryvoan Bothy – Loch Morlich Beach loop from Loch Morlich

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Ryvoan Bothy – Loch Morlich Beach loop from Loch Morlich

03:19

51.1km

420m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel 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: July 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 46.2 km for 15 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7.88 km

River Spey

Highlight • River

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

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25.3 km

Old Spey Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

World class fishing here as well as riding.

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37.5 km

Abernethy Forest and Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

Beautiful ancient forest the remnants of the Caledonian Forests with loads of wildlife, red squirrels, black grouse, cappercaille, deer and wild cats etc.
It's an area where you shouldn't be lighting fires.

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45.0 km

Ryvoan Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

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 …

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46.0 km

An Lochan Uaine (The Green Loch)

Highlight • Lake

Legend has is that the water here is so green because the pixies wash their clothes in the water here. Or it might be to do with the trees. Whatever, …

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46.2 km

Lochan Uaine (The Green Lochan)

Highlight • Lake

Picturesque little lake at the foot of a rock face. A nice place to stop and enjoy the view or even take a dip in the refreshing water.

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49.8 km

Loch Morlich Beach

Highlight • Beach

Loch Morlich is a freshwater loch surrounded by award-winning sandy beaches. From the loch beaches, you are afforded spectacular views of the snow-clad peaks of the northern Cairngorms. Managed by …

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50.9 km

Loch Morlich

Highlight • Viewpoint

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 …

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51.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.4 km

13.3 km

5.49 km

3.29 km

699 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

12.3 km

9.13 km

4.74 km

2.00 km

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Saturday 11 July

18°C

12°C

25 %

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Ryvoan Bothy – Loch Morlich Beach loop from Loch Morlich

River Spey

Old Spey Bridge

Abernethy Forest and Nature Reserve

Ryvoan Bothy

An Lochan Uaine (The Green Loch)

Lochan Uaine (The Green Lochan)

Loch Morlich Beach

Loch Morlich

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