About this road
The A93 from Blairgowrie up Glen Shee, over the Cairnwell Pass, the highest main road in Britain, and down to Braemar. Part of the Snow Roads Scenic Route.
Ride notes
- Exposed high pass, can close in snow
- Busy at the ski centre in winter
- Deer on the road
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
- JET0.0 km in
- Tesco0.2 km in
- Baraemar Filling Station, Braemar Rd, Ballater, AB35 5YQ53 km in
Distances are measured from the Blairgowrie and Rattray end. Stations can close or keep short hours, especially in remote areas.
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More scenic roads nearby
- Cairnwell Pass9 km away
- A93 Deeside30 km away
- B976 Crathie to Gairnshiel33 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.