United Kingdom, Cairngorms, Scotland
Britain's highest classified road climbs a bleak ski pass above Glenshee.
Length
16 km
In miles
9.9 mi
Driving time
24 min
Atlas rating
8.8 / 10
The run
Braemar to Spittal of Glenshee, following the A93. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
The highest main road in the UK, regularly closed by snow
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