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Glas-Allt-Shiel Bothy, Balmoral Estate, Aberdeenshire

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Glas-Allt-Shiel Bothy, Balmoral Estate, Aberdeenshire

LouMac planned a mountain bike ride

July 18, 2021

Glas-Allt-Shiel Bothy, Balmoral Estate, Aberdeenshire

Hard

15:06

174km

11.5km/h

2,000m

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Overview

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 146 km for 591 m

After 149 km for 184 m

After 152 km for 758 m

Most people would complete this in 3-5 days

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26.3 km

Fords of Avon Refuge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

A simple and basic refuge shelter, not designed for overnight stays but rather for emergency use. You'll find the shelter on the north of the River Avon, near the stepping stones.

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80.5 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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94.5 km

Gelder Shiel Stable Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Gelder Shiel Stable is a bothy in the Cairngorms National Park, in the Eastern Highlands. It's known as one of the 'royal bothies' as it's on the Balmoral Estate, and …

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121 km

Linn of Dee Waterfall and Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

A nice path takes you along this scenic bridge and gorge with wild pools and small waterfalls created by the River Dee. Further down the path you will find some stunning spots to pitch your tent.

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128 km

Geldie Burn Ford

Highlight • River

Because two rivers meet here, the passage is wider than most other rivers at the top of Glen Tilt and Mar Lodge Estate. I was here in July and could …

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148 km

Ruigh Aiteachain Bothy and Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Ruigh Aiteachain bothy is recently renovated, of stone and tin construction. It's well equipped with a composting toilet (please follow instructions carefully) and fireplace which can be used with wood supplied by the estate.

The bothy sleeps 10.

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174 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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111 km

31.6 km

17.5 km

5.52 km

4.72 km

2.83 km

142 m

Surfaces

113 km

17.5 km

14.9 km

10.6 km

8.70 km

6.56 km

2.01 km

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Lowest point (210 m)

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Glas-Allt-Shiel Bothy, Balmoral Estate, Aberdeenshire

Fords of Avon Refuge

Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy

Gelder Shiel Stable Bothy

Linn of Dee Waterfall and Bridge

Geldie Burn Ford

Ruigh Aiteachain Bothy and Campsite

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