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Ballater And Crathie

Crathie and Strathdon loop from Ballater – Cairngorms National Park

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Ballater And Crathie

Crathie and Strathdon loop from Ballater – Cairngorms National Park

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Crathie and Strathdon loop from Ballater – Cairngorms National Park

04:48

70.9km

990m

Cycling

Embark on the difficult Crathie and Strathdon loop, a challenging touring bicycle ride spanning 44.1 miles (70.9 km) with a substantial 3244 feet (989 metres) of elevation gain. This route, which takes around 4 hours and 47 minutes to complete, is not for the fainthearted, featuring demanding ascents like the…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

421 m

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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2

13.6 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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3

61.5 km

Burn o' Vat Visitor Centre, Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Rest Area

Visitor Center with lots of information about this place

Translated by Google •

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4

68.1 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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B

70.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.7 km

25.4 km

4.12 km

1.87 km

616 m

277 m

Surfaces

59.0 km

7.33 km

4.20 km

482 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Thursday 12 November

4°C

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39 %

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