Ellon Viaduct – Trellis Café loop from Ellon

Ellon Viaduct – Trellis Café loop from Ellon

Moderate

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Ellon Viaduct – Trellis Café loop from Ellon

01:56

44.3km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 42.0 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.04 km

Station Hotel

Highlight • Pub

3star hotel, 5star pub grub.

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1.62 km

The Ellon Viaduct is the old crossing of the Ythan for the Banff and Buchan line that ran from Aberdeen north to Peterhead and Fraserburgh. A good view all along the river and the tarmac surface is accessible for all.

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29.0 km

Trellis Café

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely café for a cake or lunch stop. Legendary cinnamon rolls (vegan too).

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41.0 km

Ellon Riverside Path Along the River Ythan

Highlight (Segment) • River

The path along the river Ythan here disappears from the roads and the noise of the town and takes you along the peaceful river. Now fully tarmac, this section is …

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42.1 km

Ellon Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The old bridge in Ellon was built in 1793 and was the main crossing of the river Ythan up until 1944. It is now only in use for pedestrians. A …

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42.2 km

Coffee Lab Café by the River Ythan

Highlight • Cafe

Café by the River Ythan. Indoor and outdoor seating. Lovely staff, great coffee, all day breakfast, sandwiches, toasties, soup, pancakes and cakes.

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43.0 km

Meiklemill Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Tarmac bridge crosses the river Ythan next to the School. A useful shortcut to Gordon park, or useful to make a loop away from traffic using this bridge and the nearby railway viaduct.

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44.3 km

End point

Bus stop

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