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Cambus o'May Bridge – Deeside Way Suspension Bridge loop from Aboyne

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Cambus o'May Bridge – Deeside Way Suspension Bridge loop from Aboyne

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Cambus o'May Bridge – Deeside Way Suspension Bridge loop from Aboyne

02:28

31.6km

110m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.73 km

Forth Bridge Highlands Monument

Highlight • Monument

Entering the Highlands and the Cairngorms National Park

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6.43 km

Muir of Dinnet

Forest

9.79 km

Cambus o'May Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There are several of these white bridges constructed along the Dee, this being the most accessible to visit. There is a parking area just of the road, or it would …

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15.8 km

Deeside Way: Ballater to Tullich

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The Deeside Way is a longer distance path running from Aberdeen to Ballater following the line of the Old Royal Deeside Railway.

This section is the western end running from …

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18.2 km

Birch Tree Path, Dee Valley Cycle Track

Highlight • Trail

Along the Dee Valley cycletrack through the stands of birch trees, reminiscent of Scandinavia.

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19.8 km

Cheese Factory Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fine food, good cafe and great outside seating. On the Deeside way.

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19.8 km

Cairngorm Cheese Company & Milk Hoose Café

Highlight • Restaurant

They serve a selection of toasted sandwiches made with their cheese, and cheese platters, ploughmans etc. plus cheese and accompanying biscuits to take away!

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23.6 km

Old Royal Deeside Railway Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

A former railway track and now a quite scenic excellent hiking/cycling track.

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24.3 km

Deeside Way Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Be sure to visit Cambus O'May Cheese & Milk Hoose Café past Ballater.

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31.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.9 km

6.07 km

1.46 km

520 m

463 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.6 km

6.45 km

6.07 km

2.04 km

164 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

15°C

3°C

81 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

October 22, 2022,Deeside Way - Ballater to Aboyne

A brilliant family cycle along a traffic-free route from Ballater to Aboyne. We returned to Ballater by bus.

July 23, 2023,Aboyne ➡️ Ballater section of the Deeside Way

This is the Aboyne to Ballater section of the Deeside Way (& return along the same route). A really great gravel path through forestry and with views to surrounding hills at times. Parts of the route rejoin the old railway line where you can spot old platforms. This route was suitable on my hybrid bike while pulling my little one …

July 28, 2024,Ballater to Aboyne old railway track 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

40km round trip from Ballater to Aboyne may sound like a long way for a slice of cake, but the cakes at the Black Faced Sheep Cafe are definitely worth it.

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Cambus o'May Bridge – Deeside Way Suspension Bridge loop from Aboyne

Forth Bridge Highlands Monument

Cambus o'May Bridge

Deeside Way: Ballater to Tullich

Birch Tree Path, Dee Valley Cycle Track

Cheese Factory Café

Cairngorm Cheese Company & Milk Hoose Café

Old Royal Deeside Railway Trail

Deeside Way Suspension Bridge

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