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Low Pass from Glen Muick – Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy loop from Ballater

Low Pass from Glen Muick – Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy loop from Ballater

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Low Pass from Glen Muick – Glas-allt-Shiel Bothy loop from Ballater

04:12

66.1km

520m

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: June 26, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.68 km for 2 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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17.8 km

Low Pass from Glen Muick

Highlight • Trail

A smooth track and a low pass between Glen Muick and the Balmoral Estate. Great quality dirt roads around here!

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18.2 km

Moorland Track Above Balmoral and Loch Muick

Highlight • Forest

A wonderfully rolling gravel climb in the heart of the Balmoral Estate. Whether you're coming from the north or the south, you'll have to climb it several times, but of …

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23.6 km

Loch Muick

Lake

25.1 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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30.1 km

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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43.9 km

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

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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46.9 km

Birch Tree Path, Dee Valley Cycle Track

Highlight • Trail

Along the Dee Valley cycletrack through the stands of birch trees, reminiscent of Scandinavia.

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52.9 km

Deeside Way Suspension Bridge

Highlight • Trail

Be sure to visit Cambus O'May Cheese & Milk Hoose Café past Ballater.

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53.9 km

Muir of Dinnet

Forest

58.0 km

Old Royal Deeside Railway Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

A former railway track and now a quite scenic excellent hiking/cycling track.

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66.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.8 km

14.7 km

5.64 km

2.03 km

1.72 km

229 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.8 km

14.8 km

7.01 km

5.71 km

750 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

22°C

12°C

72 %

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