North Kincardine is a region in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, known for its diverse landscape that supports a wide range of outdoor activities. It features a dramatic coastline with cliff-top views, expansive agricultural plains, and the rugged foothills of the Grampian Mountains. The area is shaped by river valleys like the Dee, ancient mosses, and extensive forests, providing varied terrain for several sports like hiking, gravel biking, road cycling, touring cycling, and more.
North Kincardine offers…
66
Routes
4.5
(33)
Average rating
835
People visited

16
hikers
3.65km
00:59
50m
50m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

41
hikers
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38
hikers
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

16
hikers
5.77km
01:30
40m
40m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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54
riders
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

33
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

19
riders
107km
04:43
1,040m
1,040m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

18
riders
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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40
riders
65.0km
04:56
1,060m
1,060m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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40
riders
68.9km
04:56
1,070m
1,080m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

18
riders
48.8km
03:15
690m
690m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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14
riders
30.7km
02:09
430m
430m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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37
runners
7.35km
00:55
80m
80m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
runners
9.40km
01:01
120m
120m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

6
runners
8.02km
00:52
140m
140m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4
runners
6.52km
00:44
70m
70m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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28
riders
45.3km
02:56
380m
380m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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18
riders
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
riders
20.2km
01:25
170m
170m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

9
riders
31.1km
01:57
360m
360m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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22
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19
riders
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.

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11
riders
20.1km
01:46
340m
340m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13
riders
17.1km
01:30
270m
270m
Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels.
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North Kincardine offers a variety of outdoor activities, including Hiking, Gravel biking, Road cycling, Touring cycling, Mountain biking, and Jogging. The region features 47 routes across these sports. More than 37,000 visitors have explored these routes.
Hiking trails in North Kincardine include coastal paths with cliff-top views, forested river trails along rivers like the Dee, and repurposed railway lines such as the Old Deeside Railway Line. Nature reserves like Portlethen Moss also offer accessible paths. For more challenging endeavors, hillwalking opportunities exist in the foothills of the Grampian Mountains.
Yes, North Kincardine offers easy hiking routes. Repurposed railway lines like the Old Deeside Railway Line provide relatively flat and accessible paths. Nature reserves such as Kincorth Hill Local Nature Reserve also feature easy loops. For more options, consult the Easy hikes around North Kincardine guide.
North Kincardine provides diverse cycling routes, including dedicated cycle paths like the Clackmannan Way, quiet country roads for road and touring cyclists, and the Deeside Way, an off-road path following a former railway. The region also features hard gravel rides and mountain biking opportunities. Guides like Road Cycling Routes around North Kincardine and Gravel biking around North Kincardine offer more details.
Yes, North Kincardine offers mountain biking opportunities. While the region itself has some routes, a community-owned Mountain Bike Park in nearby Aboyne provides downhill tracks, a pump track, and a jump track. For specific routes, refer to the MTB Trails around North Kincardine guide.
North Kincardine features a dramatic coastline with cliff-top views and picturesque bays. Inland, visitors can explore river valleys like the Dee, atmospheric moorlands, and thick pinewood forests. Notable natural features include ancient mosses such as Portlethen Moss, and historical sites like the Aquhorthies Stone Circle.
Yes, North Kincardine offers challenging options for experienced outdoor enthusiasts. Hillwalking in the forested country inland, part of the Grampian Mountains, provides more strenuous endeavors, with Mount Battock being the highest point at 2,552 feet (778 meters). Some gravel rides also require good fitness and advanced riding skills, with elevation gains up to 3,000 feet (914 meters).
Komoot offers several guides for North Kincardine, including Hiking around North Kincardine, Gravel biking around North Kincardine, and Road Cycling Routes around North Kincardine. Other guides cover easy hikes, touring cycling, mountain biking, traffic-free bike rides, and running trails.
North Kincardine has 47 routes available for various outdoor activities. These routes have received an average rating of 4.33 out of 5 stars from more than 1,600 ratings. Over 37,000 visitors have explored the region's offerings.
Official information for the Kincardine and Mearns area, which includes North Kincardine, can be found through the Aberdeenshire Council website. The email address kincardineandmearns@aberdeenshire.gov.uk is available for specific area-related inquiries. The general Aberdeenshire Council contact number for planning-related issues is 01467 534333.
Yes, North Kincardine offers traffic-free cycling options. The Deeside Way, a path following a former railway line, provides a relatively flat and scenic off-road route. Dedicated cycle paths like the Clackmannan Way also offer off-road experiences. Guides such as Traffic-free bike rides around North Kincardine highlight these routes.

