Cycling on Deeside is about the best way to really experience the spectacular mountain scenery. Upper Deeside has a superb range is routes catering for all ranges of experience, both on road and off. Aberdeenshire Council offer 6 pocket leaflets on cycling routes - both on and off road - these can be picked up from any tourist information centre. Schiehallion Guest House can also offer secure storage for your bike(s). Also the Upper Deeside Access Trust prints a range of leaflets about cycle routes in and around Braemar and Ballater, visit www.udat.co.uk for further information.

Cycle Hire is available from Braemar Mountain Sports. Also from Cycle Highlands in Ballater, who operate a delivery and collection service in Braemar, call +44(0)13397 558 64 for further details.