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Feughside

View of the River Dee – Scolty Tower loop from Hill of Tillybath

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Feughside

View of the River Dee – Scolty Tower loop from Hill of Tillybath

Hard

5.0

(1)

30

runners

View of the River Dee – Scolty Tower loop from Hill of Tillybath

02:59

25.4km

530m

Running

Hard run. 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: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

193 m

Slewdrum Forest

Highlight • Forest

Discover this 8.0-km trail loop near Banchory, Aberdeenshire.

The Blackhall Trail Loop is generally considered an easy route, with accessible trails throughout, but with an option to extend your route to visit Scolty Tower.

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2

1.08 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.

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3

15.7 km

Scolty Tower

Highlight • Natural Monument

Climb the spiral staircase for even more spectacular views from the top

Tip by

4

15.8 km

Scolty Hill Summit

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B

25.4 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

5.66 km

520 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.4 km

3.85 km

1.12 km

917 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 15 October

12°C

1°C

19 %

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