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Ruthven Barracks – Bog Woodland Observation Point loop from Kingussie

Ruthven Barracks – Bog Woodland Observation Point loop from Kingussie

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Ruthven Barracks – Bog Woodland Observation Point loop from Kingussie

03:17

79.6km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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After 36.1 km for 62 m

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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13.5 km

River Feshie at Feshiebridge

Highlight • River

Feshiebridge is part of a beautiful, peaceful forest that leans against the great mass of the Cairngorm mountains. There are beautiful paths along the wide grassy bank of the River …

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34.3 km

Directional Signs to Loch Garten and Boat of Garten

Highlight • Structure

If the traffic is too much don't go on to Coylumbridge or Aviemore. Divert to Boat of Garten or Carrbridge if returning to Grantown on Spey.

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36.1 km

Bog Woodland Observation Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

Bog woodland is an important habitat for many animals, insects and birds. This area has been preserved to allow them to flourish here. You are asked to stay on the boardwalks.

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37.5 km

View of Loch Garten

Highlight • Lake

This is arguably the most scenic view you will get of the Loch Garten and the greenery around it.

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60.4 km

The Old Bridge Inn

Highlight • Pub

Chilled out pub by the River Spey with a beer beach and sheltered outdoor areas.

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64.5 km

Sugar Bowl Coffee & Gifts

Highlight • Cafe

Friendly staff, great coffee and food and a nice atmosphere. Cycle friendly but no bike parking other than against the wall and locked to a pipe in King street.

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79.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

72.0 km

5.63 km

1.16 km

640 m

106 m

101 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

79.0 km

352 m

193 m

106 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

23°C

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Comments

September 6, 2021,Road and Gravel mix #5000 for DoddieAid

The weekend may have been a disaster but riding up here is a hundred times better than Tour O The Borders can ever be. The roads are great even the gravels better than the roads in the borders and parts of Ayrshire lol. I’m defo getting a gravel bike and coming back up here to do more of the tracks. …

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Ruthven Barracks

River Feshie at Feshiebridge

Directional Signs to Loch Garten and Boat of Garten

Bog Woodland Observation Point

View of Loch Garten

The Old Bridge Inn

Loch Alvie

Sugar Bowl Coffee & Gifts

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