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Ae

The Talking Head Stane – Ae Bike Shop & Café loop from Ae

Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
South Scotland
Ae

The Talking Head Stane – Ae Bike Shop & Café loop from Ae

Hard

4

riders

The Talking Head Stane – Ae Bike Shop & Café loop from Ae

02:47

31.4km

520m

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: March 23, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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5.90 km

Clauchrie Forest

Forest

2

10.5 km

Loch Ettrick

Highlight • Lake

Picturesque loch in the forest, popular for picnicking.

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3

10.7 km

Ettrick Water

Highlight • River

4

10.7 km

Loch Ettrick

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

25.6 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

Tip by

6

30.9 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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B

31.4 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

5.12 km

2.79 km

407 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

28.2 km

1.84 km

952 m

389 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Monday 18 May

14°C

8°C

98 %

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