On the edge of a valley, at the entrance, you'll discover the Tower O'Ess. This lovely gatehouse conversion is situated by the River Tanar, surrounded by tall Scots Pine trees.

The Tower O'Ess was created by Sir William Cunliffe Brooks and architect George Truefitt from 1871 to 1873. Initially, it served as a grand entrance to the glen. Later in 1918, Lord Glentanar, Thomas Coats, transformed it into a working gatehouse.

It's now a luxury self-catering property for 2 people.

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1. Deeside Way and Glen Tanar Loop

46.1km

04:03

600m

This difficult 28.6-mile touring cycling loop combines the Deeside Way and Glen Tanar, offering varied terrain and stunning Cairngorms scene

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2. Glentanar National Nature Reserve loop from Tanar – Cairngorms National Park

28.5km

02:45

460m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Spider on a Bicycle – Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar loop from Aboyne

41.8km

04:00

680m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Location: Mid Deeside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Tower O'Ess

1. Deeside Way and Glen Tanar Loop

2. Glentanar National Nature Reserve loop from Tanar – Cairngorms National Park

3. Spider on a Bicycle – Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar loop from Aboyne

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