The best road cycling routes in Deeside And Lochnagar
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Last updated: October 21, 2025
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1. Balmoral Castle & Ballater loop from Braemar — Cairngorms National Park
60.5km
02:45
630m
630m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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2. The Cairnwell Climb & Alyth loop from Braemar — Cairngorms National Park
112km
05:39
1,430m
1,430m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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3. The Bothy Café – Mini Strade Bianche loop from Braemar
22.5km
01:05
170m
170m
Intermediate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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4. Lecht Ski Centre Summit – Old Gairnshiel Bridge loop from Crathie
89.6km
04:50
1,770m
1,770m
Expert road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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5. The Bothy Café loop from Auchendryne
31.1km
01:25
360m
360m
Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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