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View of the River Dee – Forest of Birse Church loop from Banchory

View of the River Dee – Forest of Birse Church loop from Banchory

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View of the River Dee – Forest of Birse Church loop from Banchory

03:18

45.5km

670m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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6.73 km

View of the River Dee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views looking over the river Dee and beyond. There are a number of tree stumps perfect for jumping off the bike and having a pitstop.

Tip by

7.69 km

Slewdrum Forest

Forest

24.5 km

Forest of Birse Church

Highlight • Religious Site

5 mile single track road to a stunning church

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28.7 km

River Ford

Highlight • River

This looks like a bridge crossing on a map but is in fact a ford

Tip by

33.4 km

Finzean Farm Shop and Café

Highlight • Cafe

Fine coffee and food.

Tip by

35.6 km

Finzean Community Woods

Forest

45.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

19.8 km

2.58 km

751 m

667 m

114 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

12.2 km

11.8 km

886 m

667 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

18°C

11°C

0 %

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View of the River Dee – Forest of Birse Church loop from Banchory

View of the River Dee

Forest of Birse Church

River Ford

Finzean Farm Shop and Café

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