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Spider on a Bicycle – Cambus o'May Bridge loop from Aboyne

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Spider on a Bicycle – Cambus o'May Bridge loop from Aboyne

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Spider on a Bicycle – Cambus o'May Bridge loop from Aboyne

03:17

50.2km

380m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: May 27, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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163 m

Spider on a Bicycle

Highlight • Cafe

Good food, coffee and atmosphere. A few outside seats if you want to hang out with your bike. A nice place to start or finish a ride.
Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9.00am - 4:30pm

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1.08 km

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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3.62 km

Tower O'Ess

Highlight • Other

On the edge of a valley, at the entrance, you'll discover the Tower O'Ess. This lovely gatehouse conversion is situated by the River Tanar, surrounded by tall Scots Pine trees. …

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14.8 km

Torphantrick Wood

Forest

19.2 km

Ballater Bridge (Queen's Bridge) over the River Dee

Highlight • Viewpoint

There are viewpoints on both the South and North side of the river that are perfect for admiring the impressive backdrop of the Dee.

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19.9 km

Deeside Way: Ballater to Tullich

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

The Deeside Way is a longer distance path running from Aberdeen to Ballater following the line of the Old Royal Deeside Railway.

This section is the western end running from …

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23.9 km

Cairngorm Cheese Company & Milk Hoose Café

Highlight • Restaurant

They serve a selection of toasted sandwiches made with their cheese, and cheese platters, ploughmans etc. plus cheese and accompanying biscuits to take away!

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26.1 km

Cambus o'May Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

There are several of these white bridges constructed along the Dee, this being the most accessible to visit. There is a parking area just of the road, or it would …

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28.9 km

Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

49.4 km

The Tarland Way – Southern End

Highlight • Cycleway

The Tarland Way is a traffic free cycle trail that runs between Tarland & Aboyne. The 10km route was opened in 2011 and is designed to encourage cycling and walking in the area.

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50.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.4 km

8.16 km

4.85 km

1.71 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.4 km

9.29 km

7.14 km

1.07 km

372 m

Elevation

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Highest point (250 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

17°C

8°C

20 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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Spider on a Bicycle – Cambus o'May Bridge loop from Aboyne

Spider on a Bicycle

The Boat Inn

Tower O'Ess

Ballater Bridge (Queen's Bridge) over the River Dee

Deeside Way: Ballater to Tullich

Cairngorm Cheese Company & Milk Hoose Café

Cambus o'May Bridge

The Tarland Way – Southern End

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