Loch Laggan
A86Spean Bridge to Highland · Scotland
Distance25.4mi · 41 km
Drive time49 minon the road
DifficultyModerate
LakesForestMountain
A long, fast Highland glen between Spean Bridge and the Cairngorms.
The A86 runs east from Spean Bridge past Loch Laggan and the Ardverikie estate towards Newtonmore, a fast, sweeping Highland road through forest and glen. It is open and flowing with long sightlines; watch for deer at dawn and dusk and logging traffic on the western stretch.
Where it runs
Spean BridgeStart · Scotland
HighlandEnd · United Kingdom
Character
Corners30bends
Tightness4of 10
Max gradient7%≈ 1-in-14
Hairpins0tight bends
Climb311 mtotal ascent
Summit319 mhighest point · 1047 ft
SpringSummerAutumn
Elevation
252 m rangeKnow before you go
- Deer at dawn and dusk
- Logging traffic
- Fast sweeping bends
Along the road
- viewpoint Pattack Falls
Sources
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