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Cults, Bieldside And Milltimber

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Knockburn Loch loop from Cults Academy

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Cults, Bieldside And Milltimber

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Knockburn Loch loop from Cults Academy

Hard

49

riders

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Knockburn Loch loop from Cults Academy

03:49

81.1km

940m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 19, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.61 km

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen

Highlight • Cycleway

The Deeside Way traces the former Deeside Railway from Aberdeen to Ballater. You pass old railway stations as you ride the 41-mile (66 km) traffic-free trail through the beautiful Aberdeenshire …

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29.1 km

Knock Wood

Forest

3

30.1 km

Knockburn Loch

Highlight • Rest Area

Great open water sports venue, sporting & Conference facility.
Knockburn Loch is set in the heart of Deeside and offers a complete sports experience with a first class venue for …

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30.5 km

Moss-side Wood

Forest

5

49.5 km

Platform 22 Café

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely relaxed cafe, very welcoming to cyclists. Great cakes and coffee.

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6

53.5 km

Learney Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great climbing test for the legs, either from Torphins (classic route) or from Echt

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7

59.9 km

Forest Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Top spot, super huge cakes!

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81.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.0 km

4.03 km

1.74 km

1.29 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

72.9 km

8.03 km

229 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 25 June

19°C

13°C

91 %

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