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Slains Castle Ruins

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Cruden

Slains Castle Ruins

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Slains Castle Ruins

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    Location: Cruden, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    1. Slains Castle & Aden Country Park loop from Aberdeen

    113km

    05:16

    780m

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    Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    2. Slains Castle Ruins – View of the Countryside Road loop from Ellon

    87.4km

    03:53

    700m

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    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    3. Slains Castle Ruins loop from Ellon

    47.6km

    02:19

    420m

    420m

    Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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    February 26, 2023

    Originally constructed in 1597 by the Earl of Erroll the castle has seen many modifications and rebuilds over the last 400 years. The castle was eventually abandoned in 1925 and the roof removed to avoid having to pay taxes.
    You can visit the ruin and view it for the nearby cliff paths.
    This highlight is at the closest point on good road suitable for road bikes. You can get much closer if you're happy to ride up the track or push/walk.

      June 25, 2022

      Well worth a visit.
      But be careful on the walkway/road to the castle as the walkway is laid with broken shells which are sharp and the road/pathway isn't really suitable for a road bike.

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