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View of Crathes Castle – Crathes Castle & Gardens loop from Kirkton of Skene

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View of Crathes Castle – Crathes Castle & Gardens loop from Kirkton of Skene

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View of Crathes Castle – Crathes Castle & Gardens loop from Kirkton of Skene

03:18

54.9km

390m

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: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.4 km

Marketmuir Wood

Forest

20.7 km

Rabbit Hills View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Always lots of bunnies to see looking South from the cycle path!

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26.3 km

Ride Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely food, including all day breakfast and cakes. Great coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating. Bike racks available.

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26.3 km

BDLN Coffee House, Banchory

Highlight • Cafe

Great Cafe just off the Deeside Way. Good food and coffee. Nice and bright and bike friendly with racks under window seats.

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27.2 km

Scones with Jam at Café

Highlight • Other

Unfortunately unfriendly to cyclists :(

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31.8 km

View of Crathes Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Crathes Castle was built in the 16th century by Alexander Burnett. Today it is managed by the National Trust for Scotland. Both the castle and gardens can be visited for …

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32.0 km

Crathes Castle & Gardens

Highlight • Forest

Great 16th century castle now in the National Trust for Scotland. Interesting guided tours, beautiful gardens and nice tearoom.
There’s a great kids play area and a GoApe centre. ** …

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54.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.3 km

2.81 km

2.54 km

1.64 km

1.47 km

195 m

Surfaces

45.5 km

7.77 km

1.49 km

195 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

Weather

Saturday 27 June

21°C

12°C

36 %

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View of Crathes Castle – Crathes Castle & Gardens loop from Kirkton of Skene

Rabbit Hills View

Ride Cafe

BDLN Coffee House, Banchory

Scones with Jam at Café

View of Crathes Castle

Crathes Castle & Gardens

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