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Pass of Drumochter – Pass of Drumochter Summit loop from Blair Atholl

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Perth and Kinross

Blair Atholl And Struan

Pass of Drumochter – Pass of Drumochter Summit loop from Blair Atholl

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Pass of Drumochter – Pass of Drumochter Summit loop from Blair Atholl

06:54

118km

700m

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 21, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

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Start point

Train Station

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28.3 km

Drumochter Summit — Highest Point on the National Cycle Network

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Drumochter Summit is a mountain pass on NCN 7, the highest point on the National Cycle Network in Scotland standing at an elevation of approximately 1,509 feet (460 m) above sea level.

The summit can experience harsh winter conditions, with snow and icy roads being common, posing challenges for cyclists when passing through. Despite these challenges, the pass offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Grampian and Monadhliath Mountains, an iconic Highland landscape.

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28.3 km

Pass of Drumochter

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Simply translating to 'high ridge', the pass of Drumochter separates the Southern and Northern Highlands, and the busy A9 road winds through this point too. Thankfully there's a separate cycle lane.

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28.7 km

Druimiachdar Pass

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Great photo opportunity with this bilingual sign (Gaelic/English). Now.... Where's Nessie??

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28.9 km

Pass of Drumochter Summit

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The Pass of Drumochter is an epic mountain pass that separates the northern and southern central Scottish Highlands. The summit at 1,508 ft (460 m) is the highest point of any National Cycle Network in Scotland.

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32.5 km

Welcome to the Highlands — Pass of Drumochter

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Super smooth downhill glide on excellent asphalt from the Pass of Drumochter to Dalwhinnie. Watch out for the many bridges and occasional sharpish zig-zag when zooming along.

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58.8 km

Sustrans Cycle Path Near Kingussie with Mountain Views

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A brilliant traffic-free stretch alongside the main road. Some big views along here, especially when the mountains are capped with snow!

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81.9 km

Cycle Path to Tighnacairy

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This cycle path is in incredible condition and you zip along en route to Dalwhinnie around the Drumochter Pass. Mind boggling to be riding next to the busy A9

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103 km

Old Drumochter Pass Road

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This old road is now closed to motorized traffic, creating a quiet and wide cycle path on the south side of the Cairngorms. It's part of National Cycle Route 7, as well as the Cairngorms Loop. We cycled steadily downhill from west to east, allowing us to cycle smoothly towards Blair Athol.

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118 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.6 km

37.2 km

9.48 km

1.92 km

1.43 km

Surfaces

98.4 km

16.7 km

1.82 km

364 m

298 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 8 July

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Pass of Drumochter – Pass of Drumochter Summit loop from Blair Atholl

Drumochter Summit — Highest Point on the National Cycle Network

Pass of Drumochter

Druimiachdar Pass

Pass of Drumochter Summit

Welcome to the Highlands — Pass of Drumochter

Sustrans Cycle Path Near Kingussie with Mountain Views

Cycle Path to Tighnacairy

Old Drumochter Pass Road

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