LOCAL KNOWLEDGE

GETTING THERE

You’ll find train stations in Dalwhinnie, Newtonmore, Kingussie, Aviemore and Carrbridge, all in the west of the National Park. In the east, go to Aberdeen.

WHERE TO STAY

Ravenscraig Guest House, Aviemore aviemoreonline.com, Kildrummy Castle, kildrummycastlehotel.com

FOOD AND DRINK Post-ride

The Old Bridge Inn, Aviemore, offers a roaring fire and cask ales from the local Cairngorm Brewery as well as gourmet food oldbridgeinn.co.uk.

During the ride The Grouse Inn, Lower Cabrach, 01466 702200. The Kildrummy Castle Hotel serves bar lunches from May to September.

BIKE SHOPS

Mike’s Bikes, Aviemore aviemorebikes.co.uk; Bike Station, Ballater bikestationballater.co.uk

TOURIST INFO

visitcairngorms.com, dufftown.co.uk

GET THE ROUTE

strava.com/ routes/2128769