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United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen
Cults, Bieldside And Milltimber

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Park Bridge over the River Dee loop from Blairs Museum

Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Aberdeen
Cults, Bieldside And Milltimber

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Park Bridge over the River Dee loop from Blairs Museum

Hard

1

riders

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Park Bridge over the River Dee loop from Blairs Museum

03:58

60.9km

690m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 9, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 295 m for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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984 m

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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2.95 km

Hillhead Road

Forest

3

13.7 km

View of Loch of Skene

Highlight • Viewpoint

19.0 km

Tillymannoch Wood

Forest

5

33.1 km

Brown Hill Pass

Highlight • Forest

A wee pass on the track to Hill of Fare, passing Brown Hill. Spectacular view opens up quite suddenly towards the north. Makes the climb worth the effort, also a good lunch spot.

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6

41.1 km

View of Crathes Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Crathes Castle was built in the 16th century by Alexander Burnett. Today it is managed by the National Trust for Scotland. Both the castle and gardens can be visited for …

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7

41.4 km

Crathes Castle & Gardens

Highlight • Forest

Great 16th century castle now in the National Trust for Scotland. Interesting guided tours, beautiful gardens and nice tearoom.
There’s a great kids play area and a GoApe centre. ** …

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8

48.9 km

Park Shop

Highlight • Cafe

An artisan farm shop just of the Deeside Way. Park Shop sells a tasty range of snacks and drinks as well as more standard food staples in the shop. Great …

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9

50.4 km

Park Bridge over the River Dee

Highlight • Bridge

Old metal iron bridge over the river Dee. Many sunny day swimming spots below

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10

56.4 km

Old station on the Deeside Way

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B

60.9 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.2 km

19.3 km

7.09 km

6.12 km

2.63 km

512 m

Surfaces

26.8 km

21.2 km

9.08 km

3.83 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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