Simply translating to 'high ridge', the pass of Drumochter separates the Southern and Northern Highlands, and the busy A9 road winds through this point too. Thankfully there's a separate cycle lane.

Cheeko

August 31, 2023

Road cycling

Route is close to road, river and rail line making it quite thrilling to follow.

Oliver G

September 22, 2023

Road cycling

Good mix of surfaces and amazing views over the pass. BUT, if descending the north side towards Dalwhinne be away of inopportune bollards in the middle of the trail, sometimes on otherwise fast parts of the descent

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1. Pass of Drumochter – The Old Bridge Inn loop from Blair Atholl

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3. Pass of Drumochter Summit – Pass of Drumochter loop from Struan

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

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