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United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Mid Deeside

Ballater Station – Deeside Way Suspension Bridge loop from Aboyne

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Mid Deeside

Ballater Station – Deeside Way Suspension Bridge loop from Aboyne

Moderate

4.7

(12)

200

riders

Ballater Station – Deeside Way Suspension Bridge loop from Aboyne

02:35

33.0km

120m

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: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 17.0 km for 2 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.70 km

Forth Bridge Highlands Monument

Highlight • Monument

Entering the Highlands and the Cairngorms National Park

Tip by

6.51 km

Muir of Dinnet

Forest

3

9.88 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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4

16.3 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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5

16.6 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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6

17.2 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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7

21.2 km

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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8

25.6 km

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

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9

31.1 km

Deeside Gliding Club

Highlight • Other

B

33.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.6 km

6.49 km

1.48 km

977 m

399 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.2 km

6.82 km

6.74 km

1.87 km

227 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (130 m)

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Thursday 9 July

24°C

11°C

43 %

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