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Bridge of Alvah – Eden Castle Ruins loop from Banff

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Bridge of Alvah – Eden Castle Ruins loop from Banff

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Bridge of Alvah – Eden Castle Ruins loop from Banff

03:28

54.5km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.23 km

Banff Parish Church

Highlight • Monument

The church (formerly known as St Mary's) dates from 1778. It is attached to the current hall complex which was built in the 1930s. In the late 1920s a chancel …

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1.47 km

Duff House Royal Golf Club

Highlight • Structure

Although golf is supposed to have been played in Banff for 400 years, it was only in May 1871 that organised golf was conceived when the then Banff Golf Club …

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2.13 km

View of the River Deveron Meeting the Moray Firth

Highlight • Beach

Stand on the bridge and look north to see the mouth of the river. Turn around and cross over the road for an equally outstanding view of the river flowing towards you.

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3.60 km

Gavenwood

Forest

4.50 km

Bridge of Alvah

Highlight • Bridge

5.96 km

Funkieston Wood

Forest

9.72 km

Eden Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

This old castle dates back to the 16th century. Originally the Tower House consisted of two towers. Today only one of the two towers is standing, and it no longer …

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52.3 km

Banff Bridge and River Deveron

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Banff Bridge carries the A98 across the River Deveron between the coastal towns of Banff and Macduff. The bridge is a 7 arch stone structure which was widened on both …

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53.1 km

Mercat Cross and Biggar Fountain, Banff

Highlight • Monument

The cross depicts the Crucifixion on one side and on the other the Virgin and Child. The Mercat Cross originally stood where the Biggar fountain now stands, but because of …

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53.5 km

Banff Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Monument

Built as a motte and bailey castle in the 12th century and held by the Comyns, Earl of Buchan. The castle was visited by King Edward I of England in …

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54.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.7 km

3.72 km

3.41 km

752 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

16.0 km

770 m

752 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 10 July

15°C

12°C

66 %

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Bridge of Alvah – Eden Castle Ruins loop from Banff

Banff Parish Church

Duff House Royal Golf Club

View of the River Deveron Meeting the Moray Firth

Bridge of Alvah

Eden Castle Ruins

Banff Bridge and River Deveron

Mercat Cross and Biggar Fountain, Banff

Banff Castle and Gardens

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