[Closed] Burma Road gpx

I've seen few websites which have a gpx file available for download [url= http://www.bikely.com/maps/bike-path/Th-Burma-Road-Aviemore ] eg Bikely[/url]

I'm contemplating doing this as my first off-road route. What's the terrain like? I've walked up to the cairn from the Aviemore side - it's a bit of a drag, but quite a wide track. Does it get much more technical on the descent to Carrbridge and back round to Aviemore?

I don't think it gets technical. However it's on my 'to do' list 🙂

From a few years ago - the descent was much like the climb, but with potholes and loose rocks. They served to keep me awake. Then there was the usual land-rover tracks to the Sluggan bridge. Up to the lane, then crossed a high fence & gate with steps - is it still there? Beyond this fording a stream might be a problem in snow-melt. I've gone into Boat of G and to Aviemore on the Sustrans route by the railway line, don't know the one near the A9. Or past Loch Garten, Tore Hill. Forest Lodge, Ryvoan, Glenmore (cafe) and choice of routes to Aviemore.

None of this would be technical

I might be able to manage it then! I might go home and dig out the 20+year old MTB, and see if I can get it ready for Easter...

Oh, and you probably won't see anyone else midweek.

I'm staying near Feshie Bridge so will combine with some trails around there.

From the top of the Burma Road climb there's a singletrack route that angles off to the right. I've never done it.

edit - RIGHT

Hope you have a good ride! I'd be interested to hear how you get on, along with a brief summary of the route.

Good views of the Cairngorms from the top. This is from last November.
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Nice wide track as a descent, then some narrower "doubletrack" alongside the river. Beautiful glen. (February)
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When you reach NCN7 at Insharn there are a few wee climbs and descents on a sometimes soft track then a fast descent into Sluggan. Climb up to the road then take that into Carrbridge. You can then take forest tracks to Boat of Garten. Alternatively, after meeting the Carrbridge road, turn right then left through a high gate to meet up with the old Wade Road again past Lethendryveole and that will take you back to Kinveachy and then off-road all the way back to Aviemore.

I'll try to dig out a GPX track later.

Cheers all . Bag packed - time for a preparatory rum 🙂

Pity I'm working tomorrow, I'd have happily showed you round.

FWIW, there's a nice wee cafe/tearoom in Carrbridge

Its an easy loop, technically, but decent climb and great views. Last time I did it, July 13, my Garmin showed 23 deg at the summit at 0800 🙂

clinks - ygm

Cheers for that 😀

There's quite a technical descent off to the left just before the cairn but not sure how you'd make a big loop out of it as you'd come down near to where you started - very interesting though!

You can climb up further on the left too (Quite a techy climb) to add height to your descent (Turn round come back down) 🙂

Craigielachie is a good wee up and down to add to that if yer feeling fit!

Note: I couldn't do both! 😆

FWIW, there's a nice wee cafe/tearoom in Carrbridge

You surely cant be talking about the 'old bakery' i'd starve before going back there.

The cafe next to the Spar shop, on the left heading out of town towards Aviemore? Good call.

There's quite a technical descent off to the left just before the cairn but not sure how you'd make a big loop out of it as you'd come down near to where you started - very interesting though!

That is the only way I've done it. Never saw the appeal of continuing down landy track. When I've done it I've taken the descent from the summit to Ballinuig then along the bottom to pick up the climb up to Creag a'Mhuilinn. From the top you can take the old Grundig world cup downhill course down to Delfour. Both descents are rocky and challenging but not ridiculous. If you want a longer ride still you can cross the A9 into the many trails in Inshriach returning via Loch an Eilein. And of course you can stop for cake at the Inshriach garden centre this way!

Well what a fabulous day! Just shy of 59 miles. From cottage in Glen Feshie to Loch an Eilein; then into Aviemore and the Burma Road (climb all in one go!). Then over to Boat of Garten (bacon & egg roll and coffee). Then Nethy Bridge and Ryvoan Pass. Cake and more coffee in visitor centre. Finally Loch Morlich to Loch an Eilein and home via Feshie Bridge. Cheers for all the advice.

Only disconcerting bit was this sign at start of Burma Road climb!

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April fools sadly 🙂

I thought I might bivvy out there one night sometime, but wouldn’t fancy being found by a pack of wolves!

Sounds like you had a great day, Clink – nice weather, too.

Scotroutes, I wouldn’t mind the GPX file for this if you have an ‘easy’ version suitable for a beginner. I might give it a go over Easter depending on how I feel, and the weather etc.

[quote=Clink ]Well what a fabulous day! Just shy of 59 miles. From cottage in Glen Feshie to Loch an Eilein; then into Aviemore and the Burma Road (climb all in one go!). Then over to Boat of Garten (bacon & egg roll and coffee). Then Nethy Bridge and Ryvoan Pass. Cake and more coffee in visitor centre. Finally Loch Morlich to Loch an Eilein and home via Feshie Bridge. Cheers for all the advice.
Only disconcerting bit was this sign at start of Burma Road climb!

FWIW, the Aviemore/Nethy Bridge loop is better done anti-clockwise as it gives a super descent through Abernethy Forest into Forest Lodge. When hitting Nethy Bridge, look for a wee path on the right that runs alongside the River Nethy for a while. Rather than heading to Boat of Garten, I usually end with a climb over the Sluggan pass back to Loch Morlich before heading home.

[quote=deejayen ]Scotroutes, I wouldn’t mind the GPX file for this if you have an ‘easy’ version suitable for a beginner. I might give it a go over Easter depending on how I feel, and the weather etc.

I've put a link to the file I sent Clink here:
http://www.blog.scotroutes.com/p/routes.html

As discussed, there are numerous variations.

That's great. Thanks very much, Scotroutes. Much appreciated.

[i]FWIW, the Aviemore/Nethy Bridge loop is better done anti-clockwise[/i]

Though if you're parked at Inverdruie, going clockwise means it's mostly a gentle descent once you've reached the Ryvoan bothy. Which is welcome to tired old legs after a long day.