Scolty Hill Summit – Scolty Tower loop from Banchory

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Scolty Hill Summit – Scolty Tower loop from Banchory

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Scolty Hill Summit – Scolty Tower loop from Banchory

01:31

12.8km

450m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 1.26 km for 200 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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10.3 km

Scolty Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

10.4 km

Scolty Tower

Highlight • Natural Monument

Climb the spiral staircase for even more spectacular views from the top

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12.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.74 km

4.84 km

146 m

106 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

1.21 km

106 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 17 October

12°C

-1°C

0 %

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Scolty Hill Summit – Scolty Tower loop from Banchory

Scolty Hill Summit

Scolty Tower

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