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Balmoral Castle

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Balmoral Castle

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  • Location: Ballater And Crathie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    July 29, 2020

    Cycling

    The Scottish residence of the Royal Family was built in the 13th century and purchased by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria more than 150 years ago.

    August 4, 2025

    Cycling

    This famous summer residence of the British royal family can only be visited in spring and early summer with an entrance ticket through the main entrance. This provides access to the castle gardens and the castle ballroom, where a different exhibition is held each year. There is also a café and a gift shop. Cycling is prohibited around the castle, but with a ticket, we were allowed to explore the grounds with our bikes in hand. We parked our bikes near the café.
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    August 15, 2025

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    River Gairn gravel trails & Invercauld loop from Balmoral Castle — Cairngorms National Park

    43.6km

    03:45

    670m

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    Embark on a challenging touring bicycle adventure through the Cairngorms National Park, starting from the historic Balmoral Castle. This difficult 27.1-mile (43.6 km) route, with its 2207 feet (673 metres)…

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    Embark on the Ballater to Gairnshiel Circular, a difficult touring cycling route that takes you through the stunning landscapes of Cairngorms National Park. This challenging loop covers 21.2 miles (34.0…

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    Embark on a moderate touring bicycle adventure through the Scottish Highlands, covering 31.0 miles (49.9 km) with an elevation gain of 1220 feet (372 metres). This route, estimated to take…

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    Elevation 290 m

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    The Estates Office Balmoral Estates Ballater Aberdeenshire, AB35 5TB

    www.balmoralcastle.com/

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    Location: Ballater And Crathie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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