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Balmoral Bridge – Ballater Station loop from Ballater

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Balmoral Bridge – Ballater Station loop from Ballater

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Balmoral Bridge – Ballater Station loop from Ballater

02:56

48.8km

310m

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 7, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

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Parking

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73 m

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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200 m

Cycle Highlands Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Excellent Bike Shop 🚴

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432 m

Ballater Bridge (Queen's Bridge) over the River Dee

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are viewpoints on both the South and North side of the river that are perfect for admiring the impressive backdrop of the Dee.

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13.1 km

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

Highlight • Structure

The first Lochnagar distillery was burnt down in 1824 under suspicious circumstances and a replacement distillery burnt down again in 1841. In 1845 John Begg built the "new" Lochnagar. The …

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14.4 km

Balmoral Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Balmoral Bridge
Erected 1856 - 1857
Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Commissioned by HRH Prince Albert

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25.6 km

Braemar to Invercauld Estate Path

Highlight • Cycleway

From Braemar, this winding gravel bike path is easy to miss, but it's well worth the effort. The gravel path not only offers safety but also a pleasant cycling experience …

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48.7 km

Ballater Station

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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48.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.0 km

14.2 km

1.64 km

1.09 km

Surfaces

43.7 km

3.60 km

1.58 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

Friday 29 May

21°C

9°C

76 %

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Balmoral Bridge – Ballater Station loop from Ballater

St. Kentigern's Church, Ballater

Cycle Highlands Bike Shop

Ballater Bridge (Queen's Bridge) over the River Dee

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

Balmoral Bridge

Braemar to Invercauld Estate Path

Ballater Station

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