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Linn of Dee – Deeside Way Suspension Bridge loop from Aboyne

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Linn of Dee – Deeside Way Suspension Bridge loop from Aboyne

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Linn of Dee – Deeside Way Suspension Bridge loop from Aboyne

07:13

112km

680m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 28, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11.9 km for 1 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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8.28 km

Muir of Dinnet

Forest

11.6 km

Cambus o'May Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There are several of these white bridges constructed along the Dee, this being the most accessible to visit. There is a parking area just of the road, or it would …

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13.5 km

Torphantrick Wood

Forest

18.1 km

Cycle Highlands Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Excellent Bike Shop 🚴

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18.3 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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31.5 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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56.3 km

Linn of Dee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Impressive gorge with a waterfall and views from the old stone bridge. Impressive and worth a stop.

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93.6 km

St. Kentigern's Church, Ballater

Highlight • Religious Site

A beautiful church right in the middle of Ballater. The grounds and surrounding park are a popular spot in the summer to sit and enjoy an ice cream.

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94.4 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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103 km

Deeside Way Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Trail

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

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112 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.8 km

38.8 km

23.7 km

4.31 km

982 m

495 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

78.5 km

16.4 km

9.80 km

6.31 km

1.06 km

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

17°C

11°C

88 %

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Linn of Dee – Deeside Way Suspension Bridge loop from Aboyne

Cambus o'May Bridge

Cycle Highlands Bike Shop

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

Balmoral Bridge

Linn of Dee

St. Kentigern's Church, Ballater

Deeside Way: Ballater to Tullich

Deeside Way Suspension Bridge

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