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

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

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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

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Start point

Parking

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3.27 km

Viewpoint Over the River Dee

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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18.7 km

Invercauld Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

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

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

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

Elevation

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Highest point (390 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Thursday 28 May

12°C

8°C

34 %

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Viewpoint Over the River Dee

Invercauld Bridge

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