Explore published driving routes in the Cairngorms. Compare route maps, distances, estimated driving times and highlights to choose an outing that fits your day. Roads featured include A956, B9077, A957.
Short on time? The Lecht and Eastern Cairngorms has the shortest estimated drive in this collection, at 50 minutes before stops.
Follow the core North East 250 touring circuit through Deeside, the Cairngorms, Speyside and the Moray and North Sea coasts. This version excludes the out-and-back Glenshee gateway and town-centre stop spurs. Choose nearby towns and attractions independently from the driving line.
Drive the full SnowRoads corridor across the eastern Cairngorms, linking the Cairnwell and Lecht crossings. This is the established long touring route, distinct from the shorter single-pass drives, with open high roads and wooded Deeside between them.
Cross the eastern Cairngorms from Ballater through the Lecht towards Tomintoul and Grantown-on-Spey. High, exposed road sections alternate with valleys and settled approaches on this substantial upland drive.
Driving times exclude stops. Leave time for the views, check each route’s notes and make the journey your own.
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