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Ballater And Crathie

Spittal of Glen Muick – River Dee at Ballater loop from Ballater

Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Ballater And Crathie

Spittal of Glen Muick – River Dee at Ballater loop from Ballater

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Spittal of Glen Muick – River Dee at Ballater loop from Ballater

05:18

63.3km

500m

Expert 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: August 7, 2025

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

2 m in total

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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18.1 km

Low Pass from Glen Muick

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A smooth track and a low pass between Glen Muick and the Balmoral Estate. Great quality dirt roads around here!

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2

23.9 km

Loch Muick

Lake

3

27.4 km

Spittal of Glen Muick

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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

41.1 km

There has been a bridge here since at least 1783. The current Ballater Bridge, (also known as the Royal Bridge or the Queen's Bridge) was opened it in 1885 by …

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5

41.1 km

River Dee at Ballater

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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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41.4 km

Cycle Highlands Bike Shop

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Excellent Bike Shop 🚴

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47.6 km

Cambus O' May Bridge

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The Cambus O’ May Bridge is a suspension footbridge which spans the River Dee. It was built in 1905 and rebuilt in 1988. It had to be repaired following substantial damage in a 2015 storm but re-opened in 2022.

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50.2 km

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

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9

51.2 km

Muir of Dinnet

Forest

10

60.6 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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63.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.4 km

14.6 km

5.50 km

1.89 km

1.53 km

229 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.5 km

14.9 km

6.93 km

6.01 km

840 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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