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Park Bridge over the River Dee – View of Crathes Castle loop from Banchory

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Park Bridge over the River Dee – View of Crathes Castle loop from Banchory

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Park Bridge over the River Dee – View of Crathes Castle loop from Banchory

01:48

24.3km

180m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 4, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

2.05 km

Steam Locomotive 'Salmon' at Crathes

Highlight • Monument

The Crathes heritage railway ends here. You may be able to spot a parked train this end. You can take steam train rides a bit further down the Deeside Way towards Crathes.

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2

3.66 km

Deeside Railway at Milton of Crathes

Highlight • Historical Site

3

9.51 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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4

11.1 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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5

21.1 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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6

21.3 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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B

24.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

6.84 km

2.06 km

2.01 km

850 m

796 m

Surfaces

7.58 km

6.07 km

5.59 km

2.73 km

2.38 km

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Comments

August 31, 2023,Bike Ride

Easy and level ride out and back along the side of the river

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