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St Lesmo's Chapel – Bridge of Tanar loop from Water of Tanar

St Lesmo's Chapel – Bridge of Tanar loop from Water of Tanar

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St Lesmo's Chapel – Bridge of Tanar loop from Water of Tanar

00:56

13.2km

200m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 20, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.95 km

View of Loch in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Viewpoint

3.71 km

Forest Trail in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Forest

11.2 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.

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11.5 km

Monks' Well

Highlight • Historical Site

The monks well is marked as a spring on most OS maps and historically supplied the water to Glen Tanar house. The platform is quite impressive and the surround has …

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11.6 km

Knockie Bridge Over the Water of Tanar

Highlight • Bridge

Knockie Bridge crosses the beautiful Water of Tanar. The little hill that rises to the east lends its name to the bridge and there's a fine viewpoint for Glen Tanar …

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12.5 km

St Lesmo's Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Built in the 1870s, St Lesmo's Chapel is a lovely building in a picturesque setting. There are services here during the summer months, though the building is often locked. If …

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13.0 km

Braeloine Visitor Centre, Glen Tanar

Highlight • Forest

On maps the visitor centre is marked with the name Braeloine, and has toilet facilites. From here there are plenty short trails to enjoy in the glen.

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13.1 km

Bridge of Tanar

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge leads from the car park to the visitor centre and all of the trails, including the trail to Mount Keen. A beautiful old bridge, with some nice picnic spots beside it.

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13.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

1.16 km

213 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

1.16 km

332 m

Elevation

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (160 m)

Weather

Thursday 9 July

24°C

11°C

53 %

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St Lesmo's Chapel – Bridge of Tanar loop from Water of Tanar

View of Loch in Cairngorms National Park

Forest Trail in Cairngorms National Park

Knockie Viewpoint

Monks' Well

Knockie Bridge Over the Water of Tanar

St Lesmo's Chapel

Braeloine Visitor Centre, Glen Tanar

Bridge of Tanar

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