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Loch Builg and Cock Bridge loop from Tomintoul – Cairngorms National Park

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Loch Builg and Cock Bridge loop from Tomintoul – Cairngorms National Park

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Loch Builg and Cock Bridge loop from Tomintoul – Cairngorms National Park

04:42

61.4km

880m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: June 12, 2024

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Cairngorms National Park

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Start point

Parking

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1.39 km

River Avon Estate Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

In beautiful Glen Avon, you'll have little to complain about when it comes to the condition of the gravel roads; they're generally in perfect condition. Higher up in the glen, you'll encounter some rougher paths, while at the bottom, you'll mainly be affected by the sometimes gale-force winds that can whip through the valley.
Fun fact: the water of the River Avon is among the clearest in the Scottish Highlands.

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18.8 km

River Gairn Gravel Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

One of the best gravel roads in the Cairngorms. In equally beautiful scenery, you climb smoothly along the road without ever feeling the strain. Continue south, and you'll have a perfect gravel experience. If you use this path to cycle towards Glen Avon, the fun ends there, because once past this section, you'll encounter technical singletrack and trails higher up in Glen Builg, before you can continue your ride in Glen Avon at a more relaxed pace.

Whatever you ride, it's beautiful everywhere, and this section is worth it for anyone with a gravel bike or mountain bike.

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46.2 km

The Lecht Pass

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Big climb which goes from zero to 20% immediately. There are a few sculptures/seats to which you should stop at you admire the view just after the first pull up. Definitely just to look at the scenery, not stopping because of the gradient, no no no!

Doing it from the south is well worth it, as you get a much straighter descent on the northern side.

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50.5 km

Lecht Ski Centre Summit

Highlight • Summit

Tough climb in either direction, but slightly easier from the North. A real sense of achievement when summited.
Great views over Donside and the surrounding hills.

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61.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.3 km

3.84 km

1.85 km

979 m

210 m

Surfaces

35.1 km

19.6 km

6.44 km

369 m

Elevation

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Highest point (640 m)

Lowest point (330 m)

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Sunday 19 July

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Loch Builg and Cock Bridge loop from Tomintoul – Cairngorms National Park

River Avon Estate Road

River Gairn Gravel Track

The Lecht Pass

Lecht Ski Centre Summit

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