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Glen Dearg Hunting Lodge – Low Pass from Glen Muick loop from Ballater

Glen Dearg Hunting Lodge – Low Pass from Glen Muick loop from Ballater

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Glen Dearg Hunting Lodge – Low Pass from Glen Muick loop from Ballater

05:23

72.3km

1,010m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: May 20, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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Parking

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14.2 km

Ruins

27.5 km

Glen Dearg Hunting Lodge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The unfortunately closed and locked hunting lodge high up in Glen Dearg.
A beautiful and atmospheric place to stop.

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29.7 km

Bealach Dearg Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

The pass between the Dee and Dearg valleys.
Fantastic views and a good surface

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29.7 km

Cullardoch Summit Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent if steep and loose gravel road climb to a high moorland plateau, with a good descent on the north side to a bridge.

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33.5 km

Ancient Scots Pines of Cairngorms

Highlight • Trail

There are a few stands of fantastic ancient trees along here. I wonder how old these are?

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49.5 km

Balmoral Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Balmoral Bridge
Erected 1856 - 1857
Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Commissioned by HRH Prince Albert

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58.9 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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59.3 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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72.0 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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72.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.1 km

15.1 km

5.34 km

2.63 km

111 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.0 km

13.8 km

7.95 km

6.04 km

1.65 km

Elevation

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (200 m)

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Tuesday 26 May

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Glen Dearg Hunting Lodge – Low Pass from Glen Muick loop from Ballater

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Bealach Dearg Pass

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