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View of the River Dee – Slewdrum Forest loop from Banchory

View of the River Dee – Slewdrum Forest loop from Banchory

Moderate

5.0

(1)

13

riders

View of the River Dee – Slewdrum Forest loop from Banchory

02:14

28.0km

430m

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: September 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

6.61 km

Curvy Forest Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

2

10.0 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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11.0 km

Slewdrum Forest

Forest

4

14.4 km

Potarch Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great café with hot dishes on the menu – vegan and vegetarian options are also available. Popular with cyclists – we've rarely seen so many at one time anywhere else ;)

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5

14.4 km

The Dinnie Stones

Highlight • Historical Site

The Dinnie Steens are transported to the Aboyne Highland Games each year, for all the strong people to have a go! 💪
The rest of the year, you can check …

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6

18.7 km

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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28.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.9 km

2.80 km

2.23 km

916 m

127 m

102 m

Surfaces

23.0 km

3.77 km

543 m

300 m

136 m

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Monday 19 October

12°C

9°C

41 %

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