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Corgarff Castle

Name: Corgarff Castle
Rating: 1.8

Recommended by 4 mountain bikers out of 5

This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Cairngorms National Park

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Location: Donside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. From Tomintoul to River Avon estate road and Corgarff Castle loop – Cairngorms National Park

37.5km

02:44

550m

540m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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2. Linn of Avon – Loch Builg Singletrack loop from Strathdon

43.9km

03:27

600m

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3. Corgarff Castle – Linn of Avon loop from Strathdon

32.7km

02:40

460m

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Doubletrackfanatic

July 28, 2021

Corgarff Castle is located slightly west of the village of Corgarff, in Aberdeenshire, north-east Scotland. It stands by the Lecht road, which crosses the pass between Strathdon and Tomintoul.

The castle was built around 1530 by the Elphinstone family and leased to the Forbes of Towie
In 1748 it was bought by the British government and rebuilt and extended as a barracks. A detachment of government troops were stationed there, on the military road from Braemar Castle to Fort George, Inverness. Military use continued as late as 1831, after which the tower was used to suppress illegal whisky distilling in the surrounding area. It remained part of the Delnadamph estate belonging to the Stockdale family until they passed the castle into state care in 1961 and gave the ownership of the castle to the Lonach Highland and Friendly Society.

It is now in the care of Historic Environment Scotland and is open to the public. It has been designated a scheduled ancient monument.

Andrew

March 3, 2024

Nice place to visit, check Historic Scotland for opening times and prices. Parking is free and is the place to park to walk in to Brown Cow Hill.

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Elevation 390 m

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Location: Donside, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Corgarff Castle

1. From Tomintoul to River Avon estate road and Corgarff Castle loop – Cairngorms National Park

2. Linn of Avon – Loch Builg Singletrack loop from Strathdon

3. Corgarff Castle – Linn of Avon loop from Strathdon

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