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Braemar Castle – Glenshee Ski Centre loop from A93 Car Park

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Braemar Castle – Glenshee Ski Centre loop from A93 Car Park

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5.0

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Braemar Castle – Glenshee Ski Centre loop from A93 Car Park

02:08

33.3km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

11.6 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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2

11.7 km

Braemar Village Hall

Highlight • Other

This authentic building immediately caught our eye when we visited Braemar. It was truly remarkable to see.

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3

11.9 km

The Bothy Café

Highlight • Cafe

During our cycling trip through the Cairngorms, we slept in a bothy every night, but we didn't find it anywhere else as comfortable as this one ;-) Delicious coffee and …

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4

12.0 km

Braemar Mountain Sports

Highlight • Rest Area

At this versatile outdoor shop, we found exactly what we needed during our bikepacking trip around the Cairngorms. From dried food to clothing and accessories, you've come to the right place if you've forgotten something for your adventure.

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5

13.1 km

Braemar Castle

Highlight • Castle

Braemar Castle was built around 1628 as a safe hold and seat of power for the Earls of Mar. It changed hands during the Jacobite uprising and when that conflict …

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6

13.3 km

Everything Gonna Be Alright Sign, Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Monument

Better at dusk so you can see sign

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7

17.9 km

Callater Bothy Approach Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Gravel path 3.1 miles (5km) to the Callater Bothy. Not technical but if it's snowy/icy, it could be tricky. Amazing views!

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8

29.2 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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29.9 km

Cairnwell Pass

Mountain Pass

B

33.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.9 km

5.68 km

1.09 km

611 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.6 km

1.21 km

464 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Thursday 25 June

21°C

13°C

98 %

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