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Braemar

Braemar, River Dee and Invercauld bridge loop – Cairngorms National Park

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Mountain biking trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Braemar

Braemar, River Dee and Invercauld bridge loop – Cairngorms National Park

Easy

4.7

(10)

37

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Braemar, River Dee and Invercauld bridge loop – Cairngorms National Park

01:34

23.5km

220m

Mountain biking

Embark on the Braemar, River Dee and Invercauld Bridge loop for a mountain biking adventure through the heart of Cairngorms National Park. This route takes you along the picturesque River Dee valley, offering views of majestic Grampian Mountains, extensive heather moorland, and lush Caledonian Pine forests. You'll pass by the…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

3.27 km

Viewpoint Over the River Dee

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Enjoy the views over the winding River Dee in the valley from here.

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2

18.7 km

Invercauld Bridge

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The Invercauld Bridge, which is also known as the Bridge of Dee crosses the Dee near invercauld near to Balmoral Castle.

There are two bridges here, the Old Bridge of …

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23.5 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

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9.71 km

8.14 km

4.56 km

729 m

367 m

Surfaces

8.64 km

6.26 km

5.79 km

2.73 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

7°C

2°C

40 %

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Comments

May 14, 2024,Braemar Bliss: A Family Adventure on Electric Mountain Bikes
Today's family electric mountain bike mini-adventure was a delightful circular route centred on the picturesque town of Braemar, Aberdeenshire, blessed with beautiful weather.

We kicked off from the free car park in Braemar town centre and headed east along the A93 main road to the historic Invercauld Bridge, a stunning stone arch. A locked gate caused a minor diversion, but …
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