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At this versatile outdoor shop, we found exactly what we needed during our bikepacking trip around the Cairngorms. From dried food to clothing and accessories, you've come to the right place if you've forgotten something for your adventure. Right next to Braemar Mountain Sports is the Bothy Bar, which offers coffee and lunch, among other things.

This famous summer residence of the British royal family can only be visited in spring and early summer with an entrance ticket through the main entrance. This provides access to the castle gardens and the castle ballroom, where a different exhibition is held each year. There is also a café and a gift shop. Cycling is prohibited around the castle, but with a ticket, we were allowed to explore the grounds with our bikes in hand. We parked our bikes near the café. Since 2025, a few tickets per day have also been available for enthusiasts to visit the castle's private apartments in small groups, including the room where Queen Elizabeth II's last photograph was taken. Very special, but also highly sought-after and expensive.

Impressive gorge with a waterfall and views from the old stone bridge. Impressive and worth a stop.

One of the best gravel roads in the Cairngorms. In equally beautiful scenery, you climb smoothly along the road without ever feeling the strain. Continue south, and you'll have a perfect gravel experience. If you use this path to cycle towards Glen Avon, the fun ends there, because once past this section, you'll encounter technical singletrack and trails higher up in Glen Builg, before you can continue your ride in Glen Avon at a more relaxed pace. Whatever you ride, it's beautiful everywhere, and this section is worth it for anyone with a gravel bike or mountain bike.

This famous summer residence of the British royal family can only be visited in spring and early summer with an entrance ticket through the main entrance. This provides access to the castle gardens and the castle ballroom, where a different exhibition is held each year. There is also a café and a gift shop. Cycling is prohibited around the castle, but with a ticket, we were allowed to explore the grounds with our bikes in hand. We parked our bikes near the café. Since 2025, a few tickets per day have also been available for enthusiasts to visit the castle's private apartments in small groups, including the room where Queen Elizabeth II's last photograph was taken. Very special, but also highly sought-after and expensive.

From Braemar, this winding gravel bike path is easy to miss, but it's well worth the effort. The gravel path not only offers safety but also a pleasant cycling experience through beautiful scenery with stunning views. So be sure to include this highlight when planning your bike ride.

During our cycling trip through the Cairngorms, we slept in a bothy every night, but we didn't find it anywhere else as comfortable as this one ;-) Delicious coffee and food. Plenty of room for everyone, and with an outdoor shop next door, it's also the perfect place to stock up on rations.

A long diagonal ford crossing. At least the tracks in and out are clearly visible. A waypoint achieved and an excuse for a break.