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Mountain biking trails

View of Hayhillock Countryside – Haddo House loop from Chapel Junction

Mountain biking trails

View of Hayhillock Countryside – Haddo House loop from Chapel Junction

Moderate

View of Hayhillock Countryside – Haddo House loop from Chapel Junction

02:31

37.9km

310m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

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

You may need to carry your bike.

After 11.7 km for 15 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

11.9 km

Loch Hills Stone Arch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Road bridge crossing the old railway near Loch Hills. About 2km from Ellon, this road leads to nearby woodland walks.

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2

12.9 km

View of Hayhillock Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

As you finally come out of the cuttings from Ellon, great views of the countryside open up. The next section north is more open and you can see Bennachie in the distance.

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3

18.8 km

Formartine and Buchan Way Cycle Track

Highlight • Cycleway

A disused rail way line now converted to a cycle track.

Mostly good gravel surface with the odd overgrown or rough section.

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29.6 km

Tanglandmuir Woods

Forest

31.0 km

Craigie Wood

Forest

6

31.6 km

Giant Urn and Deer Statues, Haddo House

Highlight • Structure

Part of the Scottish mile, running from the urn to Haddo house.

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7

33.3 km

Haddo House

Highlight • Monument

expansive grounds, café etc.

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B

37.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

8.76 km

4.29 km

2.83 km

196 m

Surfaces

19.0 km

9.45 km

3.20 km

2.84 km

1.90 km

1.54 km

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Saturday 23 May

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12°C

12 %

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