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Crathes, Drumoak And Durris

Crathes Castle & Gardens – View of Crathes Castle loop from Drumoak

Crathes, Drumoak And Durris

Crathes Castle & Gardens – View of Crathes Castle loop from Drumoak

Moderate

5.0

(1)

11

riders

Crathes Castle & Gardens – View of Crathes Castle loop from Drumoak

01:22

24.6km

160m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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: March 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.72 km for 206 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.15 km

Park Shop

Highlight • Cafe

An artisan farm shop just of the Deeside Way. Park Shop sells a tasty range of snacks and drinks as well as more standard food staples in the shop. Great …

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2

8.63 km

View of Crathes Castle from the Lawn

Highlight • Historical Site

The best view of the castle is round in front of it, somewhere on the lawn. Good luck getting a photo without anyone in it, as it can be the …

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3

8.76 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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4

9.02 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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5

13.8 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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6

13.8 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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7

18.0 km

Deeside Railway at Milton of Crathes

Highlight • Historical Site

B

24.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.9 km

7.23 km

3.25 km

1.17 km

524 m

379 m

189 m

Surfaces

8.10 km

7.51 km

5.81 km

1.83 km

1.35 km

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