About this road
The A93 from Braemar along the River Dee past Balmoral to Ballater, through pine forest with the Cairngorms behind.
Ride notes
- Tourist traffic in summer
- Slow through villages
Green lanes
Holloway doesn't map green lanes in Scotland. Scotland's access law is different from England and Wales: the right to roam doesn't cover motor vehicles, and there's no byway system like England's. So this road is here for the tarmac only.
Fuel along the way
- Baraemar Filling Station, Braemar Rd, Ballater, AB35 5YQ0.4 km in
- Riverside Garage26 km in
- Gleaner26 km in
Distances are measured from the Braemar end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- B976 Crathie to Gairnshiel3 km away
- Lecht Road (A939)13 km away
- Cairnwell Pass22 km away
An ordinary public road: follow the signs, speed limits and any temporary closures. Road and weather conditions change, especially on high and remote roads.