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Cambus o'May Bridge – Deeside Way Suspension Bridge loop from Banchory

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Cambus o'May Bridge – Deeside Way Suspension Bridge loop from Banchory

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Cambus o'May Bridge – Deeside Way Suspension Bridge loop from Banchory

07:06

85.3km

770m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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18.6 km

Dess Wood

Forest

24.4 km

Spider on a Bicycle

Highlight • Cafe

Good food, coffee and atmosphere. A few outside seats if you want to hang out with your bike. A nice place to start or finish a ride.
Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9.00am - 4:30pm

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25.3 km

The Boat Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely dog friendly pub with in and outdoor seating. No food served outdoors after 1600. recommend booking for evening food.

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33.7 km

Muir of Dinnet

Forest

37.1 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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43.1 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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47.1 km

Cairngorm Cheese Company & Milk Hoose Café

Highlight • Restaurant

They serve a selection of toasted sandwiches made with their cheese, and cheese platters, ploughmans etc. plus cheese and accompanying biscuits to take away!

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51.6 km

Deeside Way Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Trail

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

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57.1 km

Deeside Gliding Club

Highlight • Other

60.0 km

The Tarland Way – Southern End

Highlight • Cycleway

The Tarland Way is a traffic free cycle trail that runs between Tarland & Aboyne. The 10km route was opened in 2011 and is designed to encourage cycling and walking in the area.

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62.7 km

Loch of Aboyne

Lake

85.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.7 km

17.7 km

5.47 km

3.97 km

2.42 km

1.03 km

161 m

Surfaces

49.5 km

18.0 km

9.96 km

6.52 km

1.43 km

Elevation

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Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

20°C

9°C

67 %

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Spider on a Bicycle

The Boat Inn

Cambus o'May Bridge

Deeside Way: Ballater to Tullich

Cairngorm Cheese Company & Milk Hoose Café

Deeside Way Suspension Bridge

Deeside Gliding Club

The Tarland Way – Southern End

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