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Hill of Brathens – Forest Path on Old Railway loop from Banchory

Hill of Brathens – Forest Path on Old Railway loop from Banchory

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Hill of Brathens – Forest Path on Old Railway loop from Banchory

01:31

21.1km

240m

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: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.28 km

Rabbit Hills View

Highlight • Viewpoint

Always lots of bunnies to see looking South from the cycle path!

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11.1 km

Hill of Brathens

Highlight • Forest

Officially classed as a tump, the Hill of Brathens is a hill peaking at 591 feet (180 m) in the Dee Valley, Aberdeenshire. It's to the north of the town …

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11.9 km

Forest Path on Old Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Path not marked on map. Rooty in places but great views.

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13.5 km

Greenpark Holiday Accommodation

Highlight • Rest Area

Great secluded spot to holiday while exploring the local area lodges, glamping, campervans
greenparkleisure.co.uk

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15.1 km

Brathens Moss

Forest

17.9 km

Mountain bike trail centre with a blue, red and black route as well as a pump track. A few parking spaces and linked to Banchory, where more parking, shops and cafes can be found. Maintained by Deeside Bike Collective. deesidebikecollective.co.uk/trails

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21.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.93 km

5.54 km

4.33 km

2.50 km

480 m

334 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

7.67 km

1.74 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (60 m)

Weather

Sunday 6 September

18°C

10°C

44 %

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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h

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Hill of Brathens – Forest Path on Old Railway loop from Banchory

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Rabbit Hills View

Hill of Brathens

Forest Path on Old Railway

Greenpark Holiday Accommodation

Banchory Woodland Trails

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