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The best road cycling routes In Aberdeenshire

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In this guide, we’ve reviewed our full collection of road biking routes In Aberdeenshire to bring you the best rides in the region. To find the one which is right for you, click on any of the Tours to see a full breakdown of its details including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos shared by other members of the Komoot community.

Last updated: November 11, 2025

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1. Glen Gairn & Balmoral Castle loop from Ballater — Cairngorms National Park

33.0km

01:37

460m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Auchterhouse Hill & the Sidlaw Hills loop from Dundee

54.4km

02:35

610m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Perth on the Firth of Tay loop from Dundee

75.7km

03:22

610m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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4. The Lord's Throat, Suie & Cabrach Hill loop from Inverurie

110km

05:06

1,250m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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5. Balmoral Castle & Ballater loop from Braemar — Cairngorms National Park

60.5km

02:45

630m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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6. Balmoral & Glen Muick loop from Ballater — Cairngorms National Park

50.3km

02:40

500m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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7. Balmoral Castle loop from Ballater — Cairngorms National Park

26.0km

01:09

230m

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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8. Oldmeldrum & Inverurie loop from Aberdeen

69.1km

03:09

570m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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9. Cairn o' Mount, Stonehaven & Johnshaven loop from Laurencekirk

90.0km

04:43

1,260m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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10. Alyth & Loch of Lintrathen loop from Dundee

76.1km

03:41

940m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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The best road cycling routes In Aberdeenshire

1. Glen Gairn & Balmoral Castle loop from Ballater — Cairngorms National Park

2. Auchterhouse Hill & the Sidlaw Hills loop from Dundee

3. Perth on the Firth of Tay loop from Dundee

4. The Lord's Throat, Suie & Cabrach Hill loop from Inverurie

5. Balmoral Castle & Ballater loop from Braemar — Cairngorms National Park

6. Balmoral & Glen Muick loop from Ballater — Cairngorms National Park

7. Balmoral Castle loop from Ballater — Cairngorms National Park

8. Oldmeldrum & Inverurie loop from Aberdeen

9. Cairn o' Mount, Stonehaven & Johnshaven loop from Laurencekirk

10. Alyth & Loch of Lintrathen loop from Dundee

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