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Spittal of Glenmuick – Ballater Station loop from Aboyne

Spittal of Glenmuick – Ballater Station loop from Aboyne

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Spittal of Glenmuick – Ballater Station loop from Aboyne

03:02

67.1km

540m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 33.3 km for 125 m

After 33.4 km for 169 m

After 33.7 km for 125 m

After 48.5 km for 168 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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879 m

Spider on a Bicycle

Highlight • Cafe

Good food, coffee and atmosphere. A few outside seats if you want to hang out with your bike. A nice place to start or finish a ride.
Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9.00am - 4:30pm

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15.5 km

Torphantrick Wood

Forest

33.5 km

Spittal of Glenmuick

Highlight • Trail

Spittal of Glenmuick consists of just a few buildings and a tiny forest. There is a ranger station and some restrooms. If you are lucky, you might spot some deer in the meadows.

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47.3 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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47.7 km

Deeside Deli & Garden Shop

Highlight • Cafe

A family run deli and shop, top quality sandwiches, cake, drinks and snacks. All you need to stock up before a long ride.
Open Mon to Sat 9:00 - 15:00.

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47.8 km

Ballater Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The station of Ballater, which has been closed down since 1966, houses a museum. This shows, among other things, the waiting room of Queen Victoria, who used the train station …

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48.6 km

The Carriage Tea Room, Ballater

Highlight • Restaurant

The converted railway station of Ballater now hosts a beautiful tea rooms and restaurant in the heart of the Victorian village. Don't pass it by if you're in the village …

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54.7 km

Cambus o'May Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There are several of these white bridges constructed along the Dee, this being the most accessible to visit. There is a parking area just of the road, or it would …

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67.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.9 km

16.4 km

2.29 km

1.71 km

754 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.2 km

4.88 km

567 m

504 m

Elevation

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Highest point (410 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

17°C

13°C

97 %

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Spittal of Glenmuick – Ballater Station loop from Aboyne

Spider on a Bicycle

Spittal of Glenmuick

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

Deeside Deli & Garden Shop

Ballater Station

The Carriage Tea Room, Ballater

Cambus o'May Bridge

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