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‘more than a piece of tarmacit’s like a line living with the landscape’Henry Catchpole

How to get here

The Snow Roads Scenic Route is a 90 mile journey from Blairgowrie to Grantown-on-Spey traversing the highest public road in Britain and travelling through the outstanding landscapes of the eastern Cairngorms. The road links the communities of Braemar, Ballater and Tomintoul with a range of natural and cultural attractions.

Three stunning Scenic Route Installations provide new opportunities to stop and explore this wild and beautiful highland countryside.

Published by The Cairngorms National Park Authority, 14 The Square, Grantown-on-Spey, Morayshire, PH26 3HG.© CNPA 2017. All rights reserved.Maps and design by Ashworth Maps and Interpretation Ltd.Photos: Cover xxxxx; xxxxx; xxxxx

The Snow Roads are slow roads. Take your time to enjoy the views, villages and attractions along the route. Steep hills, ‘blind’ summits and tight bends on the roads mean you’ll need to drive with care and courtesy. On narrow sections please use the passing places to allow others to continue on their way.

Travel the Snow Roads as the scenic way north or south. Link to Royal Deeside, Whisky Trail or the North Coast 500.

Looking south from Lecht

How to get hereThe Snow Roads are slow roads. Take your time to enjoy the views, villages and attractions along the route. You will experience steep hills, “blind” summits, tight bends and single track roads on part of the route so be sure to drive with care and courtesy. On narrow sections please be aware of other drivers and use passing places to allow others to continue on their way.

H Three stunning Scenic Route Installations provide new opportunities to stop and explore this wild and beautiful highland countryside.

Published by Cairngorms Business Partnership in partnership with Cairngorms National Park Authority. Maps and design by Ashworth Maps and Interpretation Ltd. Cover photo: Visitscotland (Corgarff Viewpoint)

With such a range of natural and cultural attractions to explore, why not take time to relax with an overnight stay or two in your choice of accommodation along the way or stop at one of the many cafes and restaurants to sample some highland hospitality. For more information visit

www.visitcairngorms.com and, en route pick up a free copy of the Parki Guide which is full of useful information for your journey.

Travel the Snow Roads as the scenic way north or south. Link to Royal Deeside, Whisky Trail or the North Coast 500.

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The Snow Roads Scenic Route is a 90 mile journey which

takes you from the picturesque market town of Blairgowrie

through to the traditional Highland town of Grantown on

Spey. The route traverses the highest public road in Britain

(highest point at Cairnwell Pass 670 m (2199 ft) above

sea level by the Glenshee Ski Centre) taking you through

some of the most outstanding landscapes on the eastern

side of the Cairngorms National Park. The journey links

the communities of Braemar, Ballater and Tomintoul with a

range of natural and cultural attractions along the way.

Safety First! This route traverses the highest roads in Britain – it’s called the Snow Roads for good reason. Please check the weather forecast and follow any travel warnings. There is an 18 tonne weight restriction on Gairnshiel Bridge.

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Philip Zoechbauer © Kate Howie CNPA

H Three stunning Scenic Route Installations provide new opportunities to stop and explore this wild and beautiful highland landscape.

Places of Interest

1. Balmenach Distillery

2. Well of Lecht

3. Lecht Ski Centre

4. Corgarff Castle

5. Gairnshiel Bridge

6. Burn O’ Vat Visitor Centre

7. Crathie Kirk & Balmoral Castle

8. Royal Lochnagar Distillery

9. Braemar Castle

10. Glenshee Ski Centre

11. Cateran Trail – Long Distance Path

Fuel Stations

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H The Watchers by John Kennedy and A Moment in Time by Louise Gardiner© Aperture Australis

Blairgowrie to Spittal of Glenshee – 19 miles

Spittal of Glenshee to Braemar – 14.9 miles

Braemar to Ballater – 16.7 miles

Ballater to Tomintoul – 24.6 miles

Tomintoul to Grantown – 14 miles

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