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Crathie and Strathdon loop from Ballater – Cairngorms National Park

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Crathie and Strathdon loop from Ballater – Cairngorms National Park

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Crathie and Strathdon loop from Ballater – Cairngorms National Park

04:48

70.9km

990m

Cycling

Embark on the difficult Crathie and Strathdon loop, a challenging touring bicycle ride spanning 44.1 miles (70.9 km) with a substantial 3244 feet (989 metres) of elevation gain. This route, which takes around 4 hours and 47 minutes to complete, is not for the fainthearted, featuring demanding ascents like the…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

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421 m

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

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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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13.6 km

Balmoral Bridge

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Balmoral Bridge
Erected 1856 - 1857
Designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel
Commissioned by HRH Prince Albert

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61.5 km

Burn o' Vat Visitor Centre, Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

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Visitor Center with lots of information about this place

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68.1 km

Deeside Way: Ballater to Tullich

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The Deeside Way is a longer distance path running from Aberdeen to Ballater following the line of the Old Royal Deeside Railway.

This section is the western end running from …

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70.9 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

38.8 km

25.3 km

4.02 km

1.82 km

693 m

365 m

Surfaces

58.9 km

7.35 km

4.11 km

596 m

Elevation

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Highest point (550 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

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Crathie and Strathdon loop from Ballater – Cairngorms National Park

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

Balmoral Bridge

Burn o' Vat Visitor Centre, Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Deeside Way: Ballater to Tullich

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