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Slains Castle Ruins – Trellis Café loop from Ellon

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Slains Castle Ruins – Trellis Café loop from Ellon

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Slains Castle Ruins – Trellis Café loop from Ellon

03:59

89.2km

690m

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: October 14, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 86.7 km for 76 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

9.24 km

Belt of Muirtack

Forest

2

35.5 km

Slains Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

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 …

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3

53.2 km

Trellis Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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85.7 km

River Woods

Forest

5

86.8 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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6

86.9 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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7

87.1 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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B

89.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.1 km

12.1 km

1.60 km

1.13 km

315 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

77.1 km

11.8 km

336 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

12°C

8°C

92 %

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