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Perth and Kinross

Blairgowrie And Rattray

Ballater Station – Glenshee Ski Centre loop from Blairgowrie and Rattray

Road cycling routes

Perth and Kinross

Blairgowrie And Rattray

Ballater Station – Glenshee Ski Centre loop from Blairgowrie and Rattray

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5.0

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69

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Ballater Station – Glenshee Ski Centre loop from Blairgowrie and Rattray

07:12

163km

1,620m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 46 m for 17 m

After 163 km for 17 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

217 m

Blairgowrie Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bridge over the river Ericht

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2

30.5 km

Cairnwell Pass Climb from Spittal of Glenshee

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

This climb up to the ski resort of Glenshee has the distinction of being Britain's highest pass, rising to 670m in altitude over 8km of riding

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38.8 km

Cairnwell Pass

Mountain Pass

4

38.8 km

Cairnwell Pass Climb from Braemar

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful views and road. not too steep. do-able at a steady pace. not open early morning and next shop a good few miles away so make sure you've got enough fuel

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5

68.7 km

Balmoral Castle Gate

Highlight • Monument

There's nothing more to see here than a gate. Hidden behind it, of course, is Balmoral Castle, the famous summer residence of the British royal family. With a ticket, we …

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6

82.1 km

Deeside Deli & Garden Shop

Highlight • Cafe

A family run deli and shop, top quality sandwiches, cake, drinks and snacks. All you need to stock up before a long ride.
Open Mon to Sat 9:00 - 15:00.

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7

82.2 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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8

109 km

Braemar Youth Hostel

Highlight • Rest Area

Brilliantly accommodating hostel, with different ranges of rooms to suit all travellers from group to private. Great drying room and kitchen facilities, plus secure bike parking on site.

Make sure you pre-book your continental breakfast for the morning.

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9

124 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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B

163 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

144 km

18.9 km

264 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

163 km

242 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

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Friday 29 May

16°C

9°C

83 %

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