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Balmoral Bridge – Balmoral Castle loop from Braemar

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Balmoral Bridge – Balmoral Castle loop from Braemar

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Balmoral Bridge – Balmoral Castle loop from Braemar

02:11

32.4km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.8 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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16.1 km

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

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The first Lochnagar distillery was burnt down in 1824 under suspicious circumstances and a replacement distillery burnt down again in 1841. In 1845 John Begg built the "new" Lochnagar. The …

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17.6 km

Balmoral Castle

Highlight • Castle

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.

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18.5 km

View of Balmoral Castle

Highlight • Castle

Cycling is not permitted here; this is clearly indicated on the gates on the west side of the estate. Access to the immediate vicinity of the castle is only permitted …

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28.8 km

Braemar to Invercauld Estate Path

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From Braemar, this winding gravel bike path is easy to miss, but it's well worth the effort. The gravel path not only offers safety but also a pleasant cycling experience …

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31.3 km

Everything Gonna Be Alright Sign, Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Monument

Better at dusk so you can see sign

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32.4 km

Brilliantly accommodating hostel, with different ranges of rooms to suit all travellers from group to private. Great drying room and kitchen facilities, plus secure bike parking on site.

Make sure you pre-book your continental breakfast for the morning.

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32.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

7.89 km

3.31 km

2.28 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.3 km

6.94 km

678 m

276 m

201 m

Elevation

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Highest point (340 m)

Lowest point (280 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

19°C

11°C

0 %

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Balmoral Bridge – Balmoral Castle loop from Braemar

Balmoral Bridge

Royal Lochnagar Distillery

Balmoral Castle

View of Balmoral Castle

Braemar to Invercauld Estate Path

Everything Gonna Be Alright Sign, Cairngorms National Park

Braemar Youth Hostel

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