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From Ballater to Tullich Hill and Pannanich Hill loop – Cairngorms National Park

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Mountain biking trails

From Ballater to Tullich Hill and Pannanich Hill loop – Cairngorms National Park

Hard

4.0

(2)

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From Ballater to Tullich Hill and Pannanich Hill loop – Cairngorms National Park

05:47

56.2km

1,380m

Mountain biking

Embark on the challenging From Ballater to Tullich Hill and Pannanich Hill loop, a mountain biking adventure through the eastern Cairngorms National Park. This difficult route demands very good fitness and advanced riding skills, covering 34.9 miles (56.2 km) with a significant 4534 feet (1382 metres) of elevation gain. You…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

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4.66 km

Mastermind Descent

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

Hold on tight and enjoy the ride 🤪

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8.09 km

Culsten Burn Descent

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Buckle up for a fast paced singletrack descent!

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35.8 km

Birch Tree Path, Dee Valley Cycle Track

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Along the Dee Valley cycletrack through the stands of birch trees, reminiscent of Scandinavia.

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47.6 km

Pannanich Hill

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Awesome MTB trail 👌

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47.9 km

Heartbreak Ridge MTB Trail

Highlight (Segment) • MTB Park

One of the best natural MTB trails in the UK, can be quite technical in places.

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56.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.4 km

17.7 km

6.14 km

4.29 km

924 m

827 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

9.19 km

7.83 km

5.72 km

5.63 km

5.44 km

3.31 km

Elevation

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Highest point (590 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

18°C

5°C

19 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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