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Loch Kinard, Ballater & the Cambus O’ May Bridge loop from Dinnet — Cairngorms National Park

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Loch Kinard, Ballater & the Cambus O’ May Bridge loop from Dinnet — Cairngorms National Park

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4.4

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Loch Kinard, Ballater & the Cambus O’ May Bridge loop from Dinnet — Cairngorms National Park

01:43

24.3km

160m

Cycling

Embark on a moderate touring bicycle loop through the Cairngorms National Park, covering 15.1 miles (24.3 km) with 528 feet (161 metres) of elevation gain. This route typically takes around 1 hour and 42 minutes to complete. You'll experience a mix of paved roads, unpaved forest tracks, and lakeside paths,…

Last updated: April 23, 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 19.7 km for 1 m

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Parking

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1.59 km

Loch Kinord

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Loch Kinord is a small and shallow freshwater loch within the Muir of Dinnet national nature reserve. The shallow depth means that light penetrates to the loch floor and it's …

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13.4 km

The Bothy Café Ballater

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The Bothy Cafe is a brilliant little stop in Ballater that's open every day from 9-5pm, making it a great stop-off for outdoor adventurers, whether on foot or by bike. …

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19.8 km

Cambus o'May Bridge

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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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24.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.61 km

6.21 km

6.17 km

4.17 km

921 m

177 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.53 km

6.22 km

6.02 km

4.52 km

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

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Loch Kinard, Ballater & the Cambus O’ May Bridge loop from Dinnet — Cairngorms National Park

Loch Kinord

The Bothy Café Ballater

Cambus o'May Bridge

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