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Balmoral Castle

Name: Balmoral Castle
Rating: 2

Recommended by 13 mountain bikers

This Highlight is in a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Cycling is not permitted at this location

You'll need to dismount and push your bike.

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

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1. From Invercauld Bridge to Balmoral Castle and Bealach Dearg loop – Cairngorms National Park

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2. Balmoral Estate Forest Track – Old Invercauld Bridge loop from Braemar

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3. Balmoral Estate Forest Track – Balmoral Estate Gate loop from Crathie

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erwinsikkens_com

August 15, 2025

This famous summer residence of the British royal family can only be visited in spring and early summer with an entrance ticket through the main entrance. This provides access to the castle gardens and the castle ballroom, where a different exhibition is held each year. There is also a café and a gift shop. Cycling is prohibited around the castle, but with a ticket, we were allowed to explore the grounds with our bikes in hand. We parked our bikes near the café.
Since 2025, a few tickets per day have also been available for enthusiasts to visit the castle's private apartments in small groups, including the room where Queen Elizabeth II's last photograph was taken. Very special, but also highly sought-after and expensive.

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Alex

January 3, 2023

Balmoral Castle is the Scottish home of the Royal Family, known to be the late Queen Elizabeth's favourite residence, staying there for the summer months each year.

The castle is open from April to August with admission to the house, grounds and exhibitions and a lovely cafe. It is also possible to stay on the holiday cottages on the estate.

More information is available on balmoralcastle.com

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

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1. From Invercauld Bridge to Balmoral Castle and Bealach Dearg loop – Cairngorms National Park

2. Balmoral Estate Forest Track – Old Invercauld Bridge loop from Braemar

3. Balmoral Estate Forest Track – Balmoral Estate Gate loop from Crathie

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