Ae Bridge and Carved Bench – Ae Bike Shop & Café loop from Ae

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Ae Bridge and Carved Bench – Ae Bike Shop & Café loop from Ae

Moderate

5.0

(2)

riders

Ae Bridge and Carved Bench – Ae Bike Shop & Café loop from Ae

02:03

24.0km

400m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.6 km

The Talking Head Stane

Highlight • Natural Monument

Each of the 7 Stanes has it's own unique rock sculpture. This is Ae's - the Talking Head Stane, calved with a face and a poem

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12.9 km

Steep Woodland Trail

Highlight • Trail

Brake pad burner 🙂

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20.0 km

Evergreen Forest

Highlight • Forest

watch out fire road are full of big pot holes

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21.2 km

Water of Ae Forest Path

Highlight • Trail

Stroll through beautiful towering forest along the Water of Ae. There's plenty of woodland wildlife to spot and many superb picnic spots.

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21.5 km

Ae Forest Riverside Trail

Highlight • River

lovely flat path at the riverside

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21.8 km

Ae Bridge and Carved Bench

Highlight • River

A short walk or ride from the car park is a bridge over the river Ae. A popular place to stop and take photos. Wooden carved bench close to bridge. Easy access to this point and well worth a look

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23.5 km

Ae Bike Shop & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

No need to stop elsewhere to stock up. Great cafe and nicely priced too. Two coffee's, chocolate cake, roll and ice cream for just over a tenner.

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24.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

3.39 km

2.14 km

1.72 km

809 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

3.79 km

1.33 km

1.18 km

389 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

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Comments

October 14, 2024,Ae Forest Gravel ride

This is based on a Komoot-designed trail, which must have been AI generated, as their trail takes you along a short section that no longer exists and keeps wanting to divert you onto the red mountain bike trail. If you follow my trail, you should be alright.