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United Kingdom, Cairngorms, Scotland

Cairnwell Pass

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

Driving quality8.5
Scenery9.0

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