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Balmoral Estate Gate

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Balmoral Estate Gate

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

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    August 4, 2025

    Mountain biking

    I briefly hoped we could cycle through the Balmoral Castle gardens, but the two entrance gates on the west side are quite clear: no access via this road. You can easily cycle the gravel path on the south side of the hill, and we ended up buying a ticket at the main entrance to admire the gardens and the castle anyway.
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    September 16, 2023

    Mountain biking

    See pic for access dates. You can go up the path on your right and follow it round to the other side of the estate which is open at the Crathie side.
    There are many great paths, tracks and roads around the security zone. Get the map out.

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

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    Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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