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Ae Bridge and Carved Bench – Ae Forest Riverside Trail loop from Ae

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Ae Bridge and Carved Bench – Ae Forest Riverside Trail loop from Ae

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Ae Bridge and Carved Bench – Ae Forest Riverside Trail loop from Ae

01:49

17.9km

360m

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: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.95 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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2

11.1 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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3

15.1 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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4

15.4 km

Ae Forest Riverside Trail

Highlight • River

lovely flat path at the riverside

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17.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.3 km

4.25 km

1.96 km

366 m

Surfaces

14.7 km

1.39 km

1.09 km

563 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Wednesday 6 May

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3°C

49 %

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