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Aberdeenshire
Portlethen And District

Falls of Feugh – Ballater loop from Portlethen

Hard

37

riders

Falls of Feugh – Ballater loop from Portlethen

06:28

143km

1,370m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 134 km for 63 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

25.3 km

Falls of Feugh

Highlight • Bridge

In season this is a good place to see Salmon leaping as they make their way up the river. Best times are September to November and February to March.

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44.9 km

Haugh Plantation

Forest

61.6 km

Torphantrick Wood

Forest

4

66.0 km

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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5

66.4 km

Deeside Deli & Garden Shop

Highlight • Cafe

A family run deli and shop, top quality sandwiches, cake, drinks and snacks. All you need to stock up before a long ride.
Open Mon to Sat 9:00 - 15:00.

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6

66.5 km

Ballater

Highlight • Historical Site

The station of Ballater, which has been closed down since 1966, houses a museum. This shows, among other things, the waiting room of Queen Victoria, who used the train station …

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7

75.8 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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90.0 km

Culsh Earth House

Archaeological Site

9

92.1 km

Queen's View (Deeside)

Highlight • Viewpoint

This small and humble layby sign gained it's name from Queen Victoria's affection for the area; such that it was referred to as Royal Deeside over 150 years ago. When …

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10

122 km

Cullerlie Stone Circle

Highlight • Natural Monument

According to Historic Environment Scotland, The Cullerlie Stone Circle is a 4,000-year-old stone circle and cremation site, surrounded on all sides by rising ground. It is an open space so …

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11

130 km

Old station on the Deeside Way

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134 km

Crynoch Burn

Lake

B

143 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

131 km

8.56 km

1.69 km

1.27 km

581 m

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

136 km

7.32 km

385 m

251 m

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Highest point (320 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Thursday 12 November

7°C

4°C

54 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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