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Ruthven Barracks – River Tromie Gorge loop from Kingussie

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Ruthven Barracks – River Tromie Gorge loop from Kingussie

Moderate

4.3

(3)

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Ruthven Barracks – River Tromie Gorge loop from Kingussie

03:47

49.6km

610m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.59 km

Ruthven Barracks

Highlight • Castle

Occupying a prominent position above the town of Kingussie, Ruthven Barracks is a spectacular sight. The ruins are wonderfully well preserved and entrance is free. On a good day, a …

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4.25 km

River Tromie Gorge

Highlight • River

A surprising and impressive gorge suddenly appears as you cycle over the bridge. I really had to stop for a moment to appreciate its beauty.

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15.8 km

Carnachuin Bridge and River Feshie Ford

Highlight • River

This crossing is a guaranteed wet-footed crossing, but that's just part of the Scottish Highlands. It takes you to the most beautiful places and is part of the adventure. At …

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16.9 km

Ruigh Aiteachain Bothy and Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Ruigh Aiteachain bothy is recently renovated, of stone and tin construction. It's well equipped with a composting toilet (please follow instructions carefully) and fireplace which can be used with wood supplied by the estate.

The bothy sleeps 10.

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17.7 km

River Crossing in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • River

This crossing is a guaranteed wet-footed crossing, but that's just part of the Scottish Highlands. It takes you to the most beautiful places and is part of the adventure. At …

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18.2 km

Gravel Track Between Tromie and Feshie, Cairngorms National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Of all the places around Kingussie, I found the view here the most impressive. Whether you climb from the west or descend after the climb from the east, you'll enjoy fantastic gravel roads and stunning views on your gravel bike.

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31.9 km

Tromie Dam

Highlight • Rest Area

There is a dam here which is used to generate eletricity. The gravel trail gives way to a single width tarmac road at this point which was lovely with a tailwind.

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49.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

20.2 km

8.18 km

611 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

15.3 km

10.7 km

3.08 km

294 m

Elevation

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Highest point (600 m)

Lowest point (220 m)

Weather

Wednesday 8 July

24°C

12°C

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Ruthven Barracks – River Tromie Gorge loop from Kingussie

Ruthven Barracks

River Tromie Gorge

Carnachuin Bridge and River Feshie Ford

Ruigh Aiteachain Bothy and Campsite

River Crossing in Cairngorms National Park

Gravel Track Between Tromie and Feshie, Cairngorms National Park

Tromie Dam

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