Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 13, 2025

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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203 m

Old Railway station (now library and shop)

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290 m

The Bothy Café, Ballater

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Cafe in Ballater next to an outdoors shop.

Tip by

664 m

Ballater Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Full history of the bridge on the plaque

Tip by

12.0 km

Black Park

Forest

13.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

1.01 km

761 m

460 m

333 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

942 m

717 m

330 m

121 m

Elevation

Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

Weather

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Thursday 27 November

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70 %

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