About this road
The B970 from Inverdruie near Aviemore past Coylumbridge, Boat of Garten and Nethy Bridge to Grantown-on-Spey, through the pine forests of Strathspey.
Ride notes
- Red squirrels, deer and cyclists
- Narrow through the forest
Green lanes
Holloway doesn't map green lanes in Scotland. Scotland's access law is different from England and Wales: the right to roam doesn't cover motor vehicles, and there's no byway system like England's. So this road is here for the tarmac only.
Fuel along the way
- BP2.3 km in
- Grantown Service Station23 km in
Distances are measured from the Inverdruie end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- Slochd Summit13 km away
- A939 Tomintoul to Grantown-on-Spey16 km away
- Lecht Road (A939)34 km away
An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.