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Ballater And Crathie

Gairnshiel Pass (A939), Cairngorms National Park

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Gairnshiel Pass (A939), Cairngorms National Park

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Gairnshiel Pass (A939), Cairngorms National Park

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    Location: Ballater And Crathie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    September 14, 2022

    Road cycling

    Distance: 3.4 miles Ascent:820ft
    Gradient: 4.6%Ave 25.2%Max

    On the A939 the climb starts shortly after crossing the river Gairn. It includes a short flat and 300m descent.

    August 18, 2018

    Road cycling

    Beautiful tough climb up over the Gairn glen. Fantastic descent down the other side.
    Climbs up to 550m

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    Best Road Cycling Rides to Gairnshiel Pass (A939), Cairngorms National Park

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    1. The Northern Snow Road, Tomintoul & Ballater loop from Grantown-on-Spey — Cairngorms National Park

    140km

    07:04

    2,100m

    2,100m

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

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

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

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    Distance 9.32 km

    Uphill 230 m

    Downhill 200 m

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    Location: Ballater And Crathie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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