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Ballater And Crathie

Balmoral Estate Forest Track – Balmoral Bridge loop from Crathie

Ballater And Crathie

Balmoral Estate Forest Track – Balmoral Bridge loop from Crathie

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5.0

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Balmoral Estate Forest Track – Balmoral Bridge loop from Crathie

01:01

16.2km

220m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 15.9 km for 67 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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281 m

Balmoral Castle Gate

Highlight • Monument

There's nothing more to see here than a gate. Hidden behind it, of course, is Balmoral Castle, the famous summer residence of the British royal family. With a ticket, we …

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11.7 km

Balmoral Estate Forest Track

Highlight • Forest

Royal gravel! And that's how it rides too. Beautiful, hard gravel roads that wind through the stunning forest. I could cycle here for days.

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3

13.3 km

Gate to the Castle Grounds

Highlight • Structure

Met a couple of local ladies.

They said the sign is incorrect. Access is allowed all year except when the king is in residence.

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13.5 km

Balmoral Estate Gate

Highlight • Historical Site

I briefly hoped we could cycle through the Balmoral Castle gardens, but the two entrance gates on the west side are quite clear: no access via this road. You can …

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15.5 km

Balmoral Castle

Highlight • Castle

The Scottish residence of the Royal Family was built in the 13th century and purchased by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria more than 150 years ago.

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16.1 km

Balmoral Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Balmoral Bridge
Erected 1856 - 1857
Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Commissioned by HRH Prince Albert

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16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

1.74 km

1.49 km

810 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.8 km

4.04 km

391 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

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Friday 22 May

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