Low Pass from Glen Muick – Invercauld Bridge loop from Braemar

Low Pass from Glen Muick – Invercauld Bridge loop from Braemar

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Low Pass from Glen Muick – Invercauld Bridge loop from Braemar

04:44

73.1km

880m

Gravel riding

Hard 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 19, 2026

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 38.8 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Cycle Path in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

From Braemar, this winding gravel bike path is easy to miss, but it's well worth the effort. The gravel path not only offers safety but also a pleasant cycling experience …

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View of Balmoral Castle

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Cycling is not permitted here; this is clearly indicated on the gates on the west side of the estate. Access to the immediate vicinity of the castle is only permitted …

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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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Moorland Track Above Balmoral and Loch Muick

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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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43.2 km

Ballater Bridge (Queen's Bridge) over the River Dee

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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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56.1 km

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

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The first Lochnagar distillery was burnt down in 1824 under suspicious circumstances and a replacement distillery burnt down again in 1841. In 1845 John Begg built the "new" Lochnagar. The …

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60.8 km

Balmoral Estate Forest Track

Highlight • Forest

Royal gravel! And that's how it rides too. Beautiful, hard gravel roads that wind through the stunning forest. I could cycle here for days.

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67.2 km

Invercauld Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The Invercauld Bridge, which is also known as the Bridge of Dee crosses the Dee near invercauld near to Balmoral Castle.

There are two bridges here, the Old Bridge of …

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73.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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