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Linn of Dee – Invercauld Bridge loop from Braemar

Linn of Dee – Invercauld Bridge loop from Braemar

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Linn of Dee – Invercauld Bridge loop from Braemar

05:53

77.9km

1,250m

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 66.1 km for 331 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.18 km

Viewpoint Over the River Dee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy the views over the winding River Dee in the valley from here.

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2

10.1 km

Linn of Dee

Highlight • Viewpoint

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

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3

27.8 km

Ancient Scots Pines of Cairngorms

Highlight • Trail

There are a few stands of fantastic ancient trees along here. I wonder how old these are?

Tip by

4

31.6 km

Cullardoch Summit Trail

Highlight • Viewpoint

Excellent if steep and loose gravel road climb to a high moorland plateau, with a good descent on the north side to a bridge.

Tip by

5

31.6 km

Bealach Dearg Pass

Highlight • Viewpoint

The pass between the Dee and Dearg valleys.
Fantastic views and a good surface

Tip by

6

33.8 km

Glen Dearg Hunting Lodge

Highlight • Viewpoint

The unfortunately closed and locked hunting lodge high up in Glen Dearg.
A beautiful and atmospheric place to stop.

Tip by

7

62.4 km

Invercauld Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

Tip by

8

68.8 km

Descent to Invercauld

Highlight • Forest

Brilliant fun descent, flowing trails!

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B

77.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.9 km

18.4 km

1.30 km

855 m

591 m

Surfaces

49.6 km

13.5 km

8.53 km

6.07 km

290 m

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Highest point (720 m)

Lowest point (270 m)

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Tuesday 20 October

7°C

4°C

83 %

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