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Balmoral Estate Forest Track – Invercauld Bridge loop from Braemar

Balmoral Estate Forest Track – Invercauld Bridge loop from Braemar

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Balmoral Estate Forest Track – Invercauld Bridge loop from Braemar

02:25

35.8km

500m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

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197 m

The Bothy Café

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During our cycling trip through the Cairngorms, we slept in a bothy every night, but we didn't find it anywhere else as comfortable as this one ;-) Delicious coffee and …

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2.99 km

View of Invercauld House

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The path up to this lookout is almost as beautiful as the view itself. At the top, you'll find not only the view of Invercauld House, but also an information board.

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3.95 km

Cycle Path in Cairngorms National Park

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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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16.6 km

Gelder Shiel Stable Bothy

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Gelder Shiel Stable is a bothy in the Cairngorms National Park, in the Eastern Highlands. It's known as one of the 'royal bothies' as it's on the Balmoral Estate, and …

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22.0 km

Balmoral Estate Gate

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I briefly hoped we could cycle through the Balmoral Castle gardens, but the two entrance gates on the west side are quite clear: no access via this road. You can …

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23.7 km

Balmoral Estate Forest Track

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Royal gravel! And that's how it rides too. Beautiful, hard gravel roads that wind through the stunning forest. I could cycle here for days.

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29.9 km

Invercauld Bridge

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The Invercauld Bridge, which is also known as the Bridge of Dee crosses the Dee near invercauld near to Balmoral Castle.

There are two bridges here, the Old Bridge of …

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30.3 km

Invercauld to Braemar Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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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35.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.3 km

892 m

663 m

590 m

395 m

Surfaces

33.2 km

2.38 km

166 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (290 m)

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Balmoral Estate Forest Track – Invercauld Bridge loop from Braemar

The Bothy Café

View of Invercauld House

Cycle Path in Cairngorms National Park

Gelder Shiel Stable Bothy

Balmoral Estate Gate

Balmoral Estate Forest Track

Invercauld Bridge

Invercauld to Braemar Path

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