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Aberdeenshire
Ballater And Crathie

Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy – Loch Muick loop from Spittal of Glenmuick

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Ballater And Crathie

Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy – Loch Muick loop from Spittal of Glenmuick

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Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy – Loch Muick loop from Spittal of Glenmuick

02:37

24.1km

810m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 13.6 km for 1.79 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

249 m

Spittal of Glen Muick

Highlight • Trail

The Spittal of Glenmuick has a visitor centre, toilets and a cafe (only open at peak times). It's the head of the valley below Loch Muick which is an amazing …

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2

6.72 km

Grassy Singletrack in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

hike a bike up. can be boggy all year around try stick to main trail

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3

15.5 km

Streak of Lightning Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Incredible mountain bike single track, extremely challenging due to the narrow nature of the trail, exposure and technical aspects.

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4

17.7 km

View of Loch Muick

Highlight • Lake

Clear path around the far end of the Loch, not all rideable but easy to walk when unrideable.

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5

18.7 km

Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

To find the entrance to the bothy is a little tricky. It is located between the buildings. Follow the dark(er) alley at the east side of the main building to …

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20.2 km

Loch Muick

Lake

7

22.0 km

Loch Muick

Highlight • Lake

Glen Muick is part of the Balmoral Estate, Scottish holiday home to the Royal Family. You can discover lots of great walking routes in the area, plus see a variety …

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8

22.3 km

Loch Muick Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

The footbridge over the outflow which becomes the River Muick at the northeast end of Loch Muick. The loch is a wonderful place to ride, the trails around the loch …

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9

23.7 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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24.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.5 km

7.63 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (700 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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