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Ballater And Crathie

Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy – Deeside Way Suspension Bridge loop from Ballater

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Ballater And Crathie

Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy – Deeside Way Suspension Bridge loop from Ballater

Hard

4

riders

Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy – Deeside Way Suspension Bridge loop from Ballater

04:13

66.2km

520m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.94 km for 2 m

After 66.2 km for 3 m

Waypoints

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1

18.1 km

Low Pass from Glen Muick

Highlight • Trail

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

18.5 km

Moorland Track Above Balmoral and Loch Muick

Highlight • Forest

A wonderfully rolling gravel climb in the heart of the Balmoral Estate. Whether you're coming from the north or the south, you'll have to climb it several times, but of …

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23.9 km

Loch Muick

Lake

4

25.4 km

Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

To find the entrance to the bothy is a little tricky. It is located between the buildings. Follow the dark(er) alley at the east side of the main building to …

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5

30.4 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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6

44.1 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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7

53.1 km

Deeside Way Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Trail

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

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54.1 km

Muir of Dinnet

Forest

9

58.3 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

63.6 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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66.2 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.3 km

14.6 km

5.69 km

1.78 km

1.59 km

172 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.7 km

14.8 km

7.12 km

6.02 km

655 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

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Wednesday 11 November

6°C

-1°C

31 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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