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Spittal of Glenshee – Glenshee Ski Centre loop from Spittal of Glenshee

Spittal of Glenshee – Glenshee Ski Centre loop from Spittal of Glenshee

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Spittal of Glenshee – Glenshee Ski Centre loop from Spittal of Glenshee

02:21

48.0km

700m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

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After 45.9 km for 153 m

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Parking

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412 m

Spittal of Glenshee

Highlight • Trail

The Spittal of Glenshee takes its name from the Old Scots word "spittal," meaning a hospital or resting place. Historically, it served as a shelter for travelers crossing the Cairngorms, …

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634 m

Spittal of Glenshee Hotel Ruins

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Shame it’s burnt out now as it was a great wee hotel back in the day.

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1.19 km

Cairnwell Pass Climb from Spittal of Glenshee

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

This climb up to the ski resort of Glenshee has the distinction of being Britain's highest pass, rising to 670m in altitude over 8km of riding

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9.52 km

Cairnwell Pass

Mountain Pass

38.1 km

Glenshee Ski Centre

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Glenshee Ski Centre sits at the top of The Cairnwell Pass, the UK’s highest public road.

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45.9 km

View from Glenshee

Highlight • Natural Monument

The view says it all

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48.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.9 km

1.12 km

779 m

122 m

116 m

Surfaces

47.8 km

238 m

Elevation

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Highest point (670 m)

Lowest point (340 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

22°C

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Spittal of Glenshee – Glenshee Ski Centre loop from Spittal of Glenshee

Spittal of Glenshee

Spittal of Glenshee Hotel Ruins

Cairnwell Pass Climb from Spittal of Glenshee

Glenshee Ski Centre

View from Glenshee

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