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United Kingdom, Cairngorms, Scotland

Drumochter Pass

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

Driving quality7.8
Scenery8.6

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