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Spittal of Glen Muick – Cambus o'May Bridge loop from Aboyne

Spittal of Glen Muick – Cambus o'May Bridge loop from Aboyne

Hard

10

riders

Spittal of Glen Muick – Cambus o'May Bridge loop from Aboyne

03:56

70.9km

550m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. 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: May 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Dinnet Oakwood Site of Special Scientific Interest

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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8.93 km

Dinnet Oakwood Site of Special Scientific Interest

Nature Reserve

15.4 km

Torphantrick Wood

Forest

3

39.1 km

Spittal of Glen Muick

Highlight • Trail

The Spittal of Glenmuick has a visitor centre, toilets and a cafe (only open at peak times). It's the head of the valley below Loch Muick which is an amazing …

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4

52.9 km

Ballater Bridge (Queen's Bridge) over the River Dee

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are viewpoints on both the South and North side of the river that are perfect for admiring the impressive backdrop of the Dee.

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5

53.1 km

Cycle Highlands Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Excellent Bike Shop 🚴

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6

53.6 km

Deeside Way: Ballater to Tullich

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The Deeside Way is a longer distance path running from Aberdeen to Ballater following the line of the Old Royal Deeside Railway.

This section is the western end running from …

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7

55.9 km

Birch Tree Path, Dee Valley Cycle Track

Highlight • Trail

Along the Dee Valley cycletrack through the stands of birch trees, reminiscent of Scandinavia.

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8

59.7 km

Cambus o'May Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There are several of these white bridges constructed along the Dee, this being the most accessible to visit. There is a parking area just of the road, or it would …

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9

61.3 km

Old Royal Deeside Railway Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

A former railway track and now a quite scenic excellent hiking/cycling track.

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10

62.0 km

Deeside Way Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Be sure to visit Cambus O'May Cheese & Milk Hoose Café past Ballater.

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63.0 km

Muir of Dinnet

Forest

B

70.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

31.4 km

3.45 km

1.30 km

730 m

381 m

105 m

Surfaces

32.2 km

28.6 km

7.14 km

2.93 km

< 100 m

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