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Linn of Dee – Mar Lodge loop from Meall Alvie

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Linn of Dee – Mar Lodge loop from Meall Alvie

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4.7

(18)

125

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Linn of Dee – Mar Lodge loop from Meall Alvie

02:24

39.7km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

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1.63 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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4.10 km

Everything Gonna Be Alright Sign, Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Monument

Better at dusk so you can see sign

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5.27 km

Braemar Youth Hostel

Highlight • Rest Area

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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15.3 km

Linn of Dee

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Impressive gorge with a waterfall and views from the old stone bridge. Impressive and worth a stop.

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19.6 km

Mar Lodge

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Mar Lodge is a popular stop for participants of the TGO challenge. You can send a package here and stay for the night. If you just pass through, enjoy a cup of tea and some cookies and sign the board.

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34.6 km

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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34.6 km

Braemar Mountain Sports

Highlight • Rest Area

At this versatile outdoor shop, we found exactly what we needed during our bikepacking trip around the Cairngorms. From dried food to clothing and accessories, you've come to the right place if you've forgotten something for your adventure.

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39.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

28.9 km

9.46 km

783 m

321 m

274 m

Surfaces

25.8 km

12.7 km

482 m

444 m

233 m

Elevation

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Highest point (380 m)

Lowest point (320 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

11°C

3°C

21 %

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Linn of Dee – Mar Lodge loop from Meall Alvie

Braemar to Invercauld Estate Path

Everything Gonna Be Alright Sign, Cairngorms National Park

Braemar Youth Hostel

Linn of Dee

Mar Lodge

The Bothy Café

Braemar Mountain Sports

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