Highland Tourist Route
Cairngorms National Park, Moray, United Kingdom
Point-to-point trail in Cairngorms National Park, Moray, United Kingdom. Scenic drive.
- Distance
- 106 mi (170.6 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 5,797 ft (1,767 m)
- Est. Time
- 37 hr 5 min
- High point
- 2,113 ft (644 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Point to point
Features
Along the way
- Shelter 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Memorial to multiple clans who lined up North and West of this point. 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Keppoch Stone 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Grave of the Scots Fuziliers 4.6 mi (7.4 km) from start
- Historic site: Cumberland Stone 5.1 mi (8.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Croy and Dalcross War Memorial 9.4 mi (15.2 km) from start
- Historic site: Cawdor War Memorial 12.9 mi (20.7 km) from start
- Shelter 19.7 mi (31.6 km) from start
- Historic site: Ardclach War Memorial 23.5 mi (37.9 km) from start
- Shelter 24.9 mi (40.1 km) from start
- Historic site: Grantown War Memorial 37.8 mi (60.8 km) from start
- Attraction: Grantown East 39.2 mi (63.1 km) from start
- Viewpoint: The Still 50.7 mi (81.5 km) from start
- Visitor center: Tomintoul Museum & Tourist Information Centre 51.7 mi (83.2 km) from start
- Bike repair station 51.8 mi (83.4 km) from start
- Shelter 52.1 mi (83.8 km) from start
- Historic site: Military Road Construction Memorial 56.9 mi (91.6 km) from start
- Spring: Well of the Lecht 56.9 mi (91.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint: The Watchers 60.6 mi (97.6 km) from start
- Picnic area 62.8 mi (101 km) from start
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Questions about Highland Tourist Route
How long is Highland Tourist Route?
Highland Tourist Route is 106 mi (170.6 km) long. Most people take about 37 hr 5 min. It climbs 5,797 ft (1,767 m) in total, up to a high point of 2,113 ft (644 m).
How hard is Highland Tourist Route?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Highland Tourist Route?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Highland Tourist Route?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 37.7 mi (60.7 km), 39.1 mi (62.9 km), 69.5 mi (111.8 km). 1 springs (treat before drinking).
Is Highland Tourist Route shaded?
Mostly exposed (28% under trees).
What can you do on Highland Tourist Route?
Best for Scenic drive.
Where can you eat near Highland Tourist Route?
Millburn Takeaway, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 1 more places to eat. Shop: Racecraft Bikes, 0.1 mi (0.2 km). 1 picnic spots.
Is this a good week for Highland Tourist Route?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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