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Ballater Station – Balmoral Bridge loop from Blairgowrie and Rattray

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Blairgowrie And Rattray

Ballater Station – Balmoral Bridge loop from Blairgowrie and Rattray

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Ballater Station – Balmoral Bridge loop from Blairgowrie and Rattray

10:47

171km

1,880m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.13 km

Heughs of Mause

Forest

39.8 km

Cairnwell Pass

Mountain Pass

87.3 km

Ballater Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The station of Ballater, which has been closed down since 1966, houses a museum. This shows, among other things, the waiting room of Queen Victoria, who used the train station …

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87.6 km

St. Kentigern's Church, Ballater

Highlight • Religious Site

A beautiful church right in the middle of Ballater. The grounds and surrounding park are a popular spot in the summer to sit and enjoy an ice cream.

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87.7 km

Cycle Highlands Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Excellent Bike Shop 🚴

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87.9 km

Ballater Bridge (Queen's Bridge) over the River Dee

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are viewpoints on both the South and North side of the river that are perfect for admiring the impressive backdrop of the Dee.

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101 km

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

Highlight • Structure

The first Lochnagar distillery was burnt down in 1824 under suspicious circumstances and a replacement distillery burnt down again in 1841. In 1845 John Begg built the "new" Lochnagar. The …

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102 km

Balmoral Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Balmoral Bridge
Erected 1856 - 1857
Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Commissioned by HRH Prince Albert

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113 km

Braemar to Invercauld Estate Path

Highlight • Cycleway

From Braemar, this winding gravel bike path is easy to miss, but it's well worth the effort. The gravel path not only offers safety but also a pleasant cycling experience …

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131 km

Glenshee Ski Centre

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Glenshee Ski Centre sits at the top of The Cairnwell Pass, the UK’s highest public road.

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166 km

The Cauldron

Forest

171 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

137 km

27.7 km

2.50 km

2.24 km

1.71 km

371 m

Surfaces

165 km

3.61 km

1.65 km

878 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Friday 29 May

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Ballater Station – Balmoral Bridge loop from Blairgowrie and Rattray

Ballater Station

St. Kentigern's Church, Ballater

Cycle Highlands Bike Shop

Ballater Bridge (Queen's Bridge) over the River Dee

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

Balmoral Bridge

Braemar to Invercauld Estate Path

Glenshee Ski Centre

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