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United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Turriff And District

Banff Harbour – Fordyce Village loop from Turriff

Moderate

2

riders

Banff Harbour – Fordyce Village loop from Turriff

03:22

68.6km

710m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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9.79 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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13.6 km

Funkieston Wood

Forest

16.0 km

Round Wood

Forest

4

17.9 km

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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5

18.5 km

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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6

18.6 km

A fascinating surviving burial ground of medieval origin in the heart of a town. It exhibits an almost theatrical assemblage of memorial art. It is enclosed by low rubble wall …

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19.0 km

Banff Castle and Gardens

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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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19.5 km

Banff Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Banff is a cozy coastal town on the North Sea. Especially beautiful are the large sandy beaches and the historic old town. Banff is great for a long or short stop, as it offers good stop-off and overnight accommodations.

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29.0 km

Burn of Boyne and Boyne Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The Burn of Boyne is a small river which flows through Banffshire, entering the Moray Firth in Boyne Bay, just east of Portsoy.

The ruins of Boyne Castle stand close to the river's mouth.

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37.7 km

Fordyce Village

Highlight • Settlement

A fabulously pretty village with a community garden space to rest in - well worth the short detour away from the coast

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68.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.4 km

3.06 km

2.39 km

785 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

54.7 km

13.2 km

830 m

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Highest point (190 m)

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Wednesday 29 July

18°C

8°C

66 %

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