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

07:10

85.5km

780m

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: October 15, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

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Highlight • Historical Site

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The rest of the year, you can check …

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Dess Wood

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Spider on a Bicycle

Highlight • Cafe

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Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9.00am - 4:30pm

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Highlight • Restaurant

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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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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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Highlight • Restaurant

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Highlight • Trail

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

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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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