This old road is now closed to motorized traffic, creating a quiet and wide cycle path on the south side of the Cairngorms. It's part of National Cycle Route 7, as well as the Cairngorms Loop. We cycled steadily downhill from west to east, allowing us to cycle smoothly towards Blair Athol.

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Oliver G

September 22, 2023

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Very nice beginning of the ascent to the Drumochter pass on the old road now closed to traffic

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1. Pass of Drumochter – Pass of Drumochter Summit loop from Blair Atholl

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2. Pass of Drumochter – Pass of Drumochter Summit loop from Blair Atholl

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3. Old Drumochter Pass Road – Hairpin Bends Above Trinafour loop from Struan

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Distance 7.77 km

Uphill 70 m

Downhill 0 m

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Location: Blair Atholl And Struan, Perth and Kinross, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Old Drumochter Pass Road

1. Pass of Drumochter – Pass of Drumochter Summit loop from Blair Atholl

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