United Kingdom, Cairngorms, Scotland
Scotland's highest main road summit crossing wide open Cairngorm moorland.
Length
33 km
In miles
20.5 mi
Driving time
36 min
Atlas rating
8.2 / 10
The run
Dalwhinnie to Blair Atholl, following the A9. Drive it in either direction, though the views usually favour the climb.
Season
Snow and wind closures common in winter
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