Glenshee Ski Centre – Ballater loop from Ballater

Glenshee Ski Centre – Ballater loop from Ballater

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Glenshee Ski Centre – Ballater loop from Ballater

04:37

102km

1,040m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

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Parking

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13.4 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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28.2 km

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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28.4 km

Old Military Road in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Quiet alternative to the A93

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42.6 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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51.6 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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59.9 km

Cairnwell Pass

Mountain Pass

60.0 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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102 km

Ballater

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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102 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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