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Slains Castle Ruins

Name: Slains Castle Ruins
Rating: 2

Recommended by 6 road cyclists

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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

Expert 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

Intermediate 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

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

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51m

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.

Bealo

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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Elevation 10 m

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Location: Cruden, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Slains Castle Ruins

1. Slains Castle & Aden Country Park loop from Aberdeen

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

3. Slains Castle Ruins loop from Ellon

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