The Deeside Way is a longer distance path running from Aberdeen to Ballater following the line of the Old Royal Deeside Railway.

This section is the western end running from Ballater to Tullich, home of Tullich Kirkyard and its Pictish Stones just off the path. At Ballater, the path starts at the Old Royal Station, now a visitor centre and museum with displays showing the Royal Family’s involvement with the Deeside Line dating back to Queen Victorias time.

It's a lovely traffic-free section passing through birch trees and open fields.

Karl 🇬🇧 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

March 16, 2024

Cycling

A beautiful compacted fine gravel track (mainly) to glide along. That said, the wind can also glide along this exposed way.

Jim Taylor

October 10, 2025

Cycling

Great walking and wheeling path.

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Best routes near Deeside Way: Ballater to Tullich

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1. Crathie and Strathdon loop from Ballater – Cairngorms National Park

70.9km

04:48

990m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Tullich and Dinnet loop from Ballater – Cairngorms National Park

28.1km

01:49

190m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Aboyne and Strathdon loop from Ballater – Cairngorms National Park

76.4km

05:46

1,050m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Distance 2.36 km

Uphill 0 m

Downhill 10 m

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

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Deeside Way: Ballater to Tullich

1. Crathie and Strathdon loop from Ballater – Cairngorms National Park

2. Tullich and Dinnet loop from Ballater – Cairngorms National Park

3. Aboyne and Strathdon loop from Ballater – Cairngorms National Park

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