Bridge of Tanar – St Lesmo's Chapel loop from Aboyne

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Bridge of Tanar – St Lesmo's Chapel loop from Aboyne

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Bridge of Tanar – St Lesmo's Chapel loop from Aboyne

03:30

13.3km

110m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

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16 m

The Boat Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely dog friendly pub with in and outdoor seating. No food served outdoors after 1600. recommend booking for evening food.

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106 m

View of the River Dee from Aboyne Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Down at the bridge there are paths that split off along the side of the river Dee. There are good views and wildlife to be seen along the way.

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6.30 km

Braeloine Visitor Centre, Glen Tanar

Highlight • Forest

On maps the visitor centre is marked with the name Braeloine, and has toilet facilites. From here there are plenty short trails to enjoy in the glen.

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6.37 km

Bridge of Tanar

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge leads from the car park to the visitor centre and all of the trails, including the trail to Mount Keen. A beautiful old bridge, with some nice picnic spots beside it.

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6.90 km

St Lesmo's Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Built in the 1870s, St Lesmo's Chapel is a lovely building in a picturesque setting. There are services here during the summer months, though the building is often locked. If …

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7.30 km

Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar

Highlight • Forest

Fairy Lochan is a great place for spotting wildlife, and is part of the Dragonfly Trail from Glen Tanar. Keep your eyes peeled for dragon flies, particularly the Northern Damselfly species.

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