Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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12.8 km

Durris Forest

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Durris Forest is a commercial forest managed by the Scottish Forestry Commission. It surrounds the Cairn-mon-earn hill with its neolithic cairn, trig point and modern radio masts. The forest has …

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20.4 km

Nine Stanes of Mulloch

Highlight • Historical Site

23.0 km

Knockburn Loch

Highlight • Rest Area

Great open water sports venue, sporting & Conference facility.
Knockburn Loch is set in the heart of Deeside and offers a complete sports experience with a first class venue for …

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39.2 km

Cairn O' Mount Pass

Mountain Pass

39.2 km

Cairn o' Mount Climb from Clattering Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Arguably the best climb in the area and used in the Tour of Britain. Cairn o' Mount ascends about 330m over 3.4km with an average gradient of 9.7%. The road …

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48.3 km

Todlarknap Wood

Forest

86.3 km

Knock Wood

Forest

107 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

86.5 km

18.9 km

885 m

491 m

269 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

93.9 km

12.5 km

491 m

278 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

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