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Glenmuick Church, Ballater – Cambus o' May Bridge loop from Ballater

Glenmuick Church, Ballater – Cambus o' May Bridge loop from Ballater

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Glenmuick Church, Ballater – Cambus o' May Bridge loop from Ballater

00:56

13.8km

130m

Gravel riding

Easy gravel ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 238 m for 2 m

After 7.26 km for 1 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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47 m

Glenmuick Church, Ballater

Highlight • Religious Site

Ballater is just the prettiest place to collapse after a 40km cycle! (Ice creams from Shorties helps too)

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3.63 km

Birch Tree Path, Dee Valley Cycle Track

Highlight • Trail

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

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5.28 km

Cairngorm Cheese Company & Milk Hoose Café

Highlight • Restaurant

They serve a selection of toasted sandwiches made with their cheese, and cheese platters, ploughmans etc. plus cheese and accompanying biscuits to take away!

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7.25 km

This bridge has a gate at both ends. It's necessary to lift bikes over or around the gates - not easy with heavy ebikes. These gates are not friendly to anyone other than walkers. Probably impassible to wheelchairs.

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13.3 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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13.6 km

Cycle Highlands Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Excellent Bike Shop 🚴

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13.6 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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13.7 km

The Bothy Café Ballater

Highlight • Cafe

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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13.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.10 km

3.38 km

2.05 km

847 m

369 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.56 km

2.69 km

893 m

442 m

190 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 14 July

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Glenmuick Church, Ballater – Cambus o' May Bridge loop from Ballater

Glenmuick Church, Ballater

Birch Tree Path, Dee Valley Cycle Track

Cairngorm Cheese Company & Milk Hoose Café

Cambus o' May Bridge

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

Cycle Highlands Bike Shop

St. Kentigern's Church, Ballater

The Bothy Café Ballater

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