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Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar – Knockie Viewpoint loop from Aboyne

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Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar – Knockie Viewpoint loop from Aboyne

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Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar – Knockie Viewpoint loop from Aboyne

01:50

20.0km

390m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

979 m

The Boat Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely dog friendly pub with in and outdoor seating. No food served outdoors after 1600. recommend booking for evening food.

Tip by

2

1.07 km

View of the River Dee from Aboyne Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Down at the bridge there are paths that split off along the side of the river Dee. There are good views and wildlife to be seen along the way.

Tip by

3

3.62 km

Tower O'Ess

Highlight • Other

On the edge of a valley, at the entrance, you'll discover the Tower O'Ess. This lovely gatehouse conversion is situated by the River Tanar, surrounded by tall Scots Pine trees. …

Tip by

4

6.31 km

Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar

Highlight • Forest

Fairy Lochan is a great place for spotting wildlife, and is part of the Dragonfly Trail from Glen Tanar. Keep your eyes peeled for dragon flies, particularly the Northern Damselfly species.

Tip by

5

7.51 km

Knockie Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Knockie Viewpoint gives grand views across the estate and the forests, which have all been planted since 1953. The benches here also provide a comfortable seat to enjoy the view.

Tip by

6

16.1 km

Rest and Be Thankful Stone

Highlight • Monument

A nice spot for a rest on the Fungle Road singletrack route. There's a handy bench that I'm told used to have a view of the surrounding hills before the trees got big.

Tip by

B

20.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.0 km

4.53 km

3.25 km

226 m

Surfaces

9.98 km

5.09 km

4.40 km

356 m

163 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Sunday 18 October

13°C

-2°C

43 %

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