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The pass itself isn't particularly strenuous, but it's very open and can get very windy. The cycle path is also a patchwork of different roads.

In Glen Tromie, you'll initially cycle on a hard gravel road that's easy to ride with most bikes, but a road bike wouldn't seem suitable. A gravel bike is the ideal choice here, but keep in mind that the paths higher up in the glen deteriorate quickly, and a mountain bike might be a better choice. Whichever bike you use, the scenery is beautiful, and the views over the various lochs further down the glen are worth the effort alone.

Super smooth downhill glide on excellent asphalt from the Pass of Drumochter to Dalwhinnie. Watch out for the many bridges and occasional sharpish zig-zag when zooming along.

The Pass of Drumochter has a fairly big layby that's safely separate from the main road - a good place to drop off/pick up if required; the NCN 7 runs adjacent to the layby. Even better, the NCN 7 with its super smooth asphalt surface is downhill both ways from this high point.

The Pass of Drumochter has a fairly big layby that's safely separate from the main road - a good place to drop off/pick up if required; the NCN 7 runs adjacent to the layby. Even better, the NCN 7 with its super smooth asphalt surface is downhill both ways from this high point.

A great achievement to get here after a very long and gradual climb. A very disappointing sign at the summit though!

Drumochter Summit is a mountain pass on NCN 7, the highest point on the National Cycle Network in Scotland standing at an elevation of approximately 1,509 feet (460 m) above sea level. The summit can experience harsh winter conditions, with snow and icy roads being common, posing challenges for cyclists when passing through. Despite these challenges, the pass offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding Grampian and Monadhliath Mountains, an iconic Highland landscape.

The Pass of Drumochter is an epic mountain pass that separates the northern and southern central Scottish Highlands. The summit at 1,508 ft (460 m) is the highest point of any National Cycle Network in Scotland.