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The Coffee Apothecary – Ellon Castle Gardens loop from Udny Green

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The Coffee Apothecary – Ellon Castle Gardens loop from Udny Green

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The Coffee Apothecary – Ellon Castle Gardens loop from Udny Green

02:17

37.9km

250m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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 21, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 11.5 km for 76 m

After 12.1 km for 67 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.98 km

The Coffee Apothecary

Highlight • Cafe

Great Bike friendly coffee shop. Amazing breakfasts and the best coffee around!

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11.6 km

Ellon Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The old bridge in Ellon was built in 1793 and was the main crossing of the river Ythan up until 1944. It is now only in use for pedestrians. A …

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11.7 km

Coffee Lab Café by the River Ythan

Highlight • Cafe

Café by the River Ythan. Indoor and outdoor seating. Lovely staff, great coffee, all day breakfast, sandwiches, toasties, soup, pancakes and cakes.

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12.1 km

The Coffee Apothecary

Highlight • Cafe

thecoffeeapothecary.co.uk

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12.5 km

Ellon Castle Gardens

Highlight • Castle

The gardens are beautiful and well maintained, while there is little left of the original castle. The yew trees in the gardens are at least 500 years old! The gardens …

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16.5 km

Ellon Riverside Path Along the River Ythan

Highlight (Segment) • River

The path along the river Ythan here disappears from the roads and the noise of the town and takes you along the peaceful river. Now fully tarmac, this section is …

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18.2 km

Meiklemill Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Tarmac bridge crosses the river Ythan next to the School. A useful shortcut to Gordon park, or useful to make a loop away from traffic using this bridge and the nearby railway viaduct.

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18.9 km

Station Hotel

Highlight • Pub

3star hotel, 5star pub grub.

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37.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.1 km

2.39 km

1.75 km

1.25 km

1.23 km

149 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.0 km

1.91 km

655 m

408 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Tuesday 1 September

15°C

7°C

46 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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The Coffee Apothecary – Ellon Castle Gardens loop from Udny Green

The Coffee Apothecary

Ellon Old Bridge

Coffee Lab Café by the River Ythan

The Coffee Apothecary

Ellon Castle Gardens

Ellon Riverside Path Along the River Ythan

Meiklemill Footbridge

Station Hotel

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