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Park Bridge over the River Dee – Crathes Castle & Gardens loop from Peterculter

Park Bridge over the River Dee – Crathes Castle & Gardens loop from Peterculter

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Park Bridge over the River Dee – Crathes Castle & Gardens loop from Peterculter

02:08

34.7km

280m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.9 km for 155 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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669 m

Old Culter Station on the Deeside Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Old station on the Deeside Way

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6.67 km

Park Bridge over the River Dee

Highlight • Bridge

Old metal iron bridge over the river Dee. Many sunny day swimming spots below

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8.24 km

Park Shop

Highlight • Cafe

An artisan farm shop just of the Deeside Way. Park Shop sells a tasty range of snacks and drinks as well as more standard food staples in the shop. Great …

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16.5 km

View of Crathes Castle from the Lawn

Highlight • Historical Site

The best view of the castle is round in front of it, somewhere on the lawn. Good luck getting a photo without anyone in it, as it can be the …

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16.6 km

Crathes Castle & Gardens

Highlight • Forest

Great 16th century castle now in the National Trust for Scotland. Interesting guided tours, beautiful gardens and nice tearoom.
There’s a great kids play area and a GoApe centre. ** …

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16.9 km

View of Crathes Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Crathes Castle was built in the 16th century by Alexander Burnett. Today it is managed by the National Trust for Scotland. Both the castle and gardens can be visited for …

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18.2 km

View of Scolty Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

On a clear day you can see across Banchory and to Scotly Hill with its landmark tower. (Another great walk in the area)

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29.5 km

Robert Rossie's Wood

Forest

30.1 km

Avenue Plantation

Forest

34.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

11.2 km

4.12 km

4.00 km

758 m

733 m

Surfaces

13.1 km

12.9 km

4.54 km

3.38 km

648 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Tuesday 12 May

11°C

2°C

58 %

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Park Bridge over the River Dee – Crathes Castle & Gardens loop from Peterculter

Old Culter Station on the Deeside Way

Park Bridge over the River Dee

Park Shop

View of Crathes Castle from the Lawn

Crathes Castle & Gardens

View of Crathes Castle

View of Scolty Hill

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