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Crathes Castle & Gardens – View of Crathes Castle loop from Banchory

Crathes Castle & Gardens – View of Crathes Castle loop from Banchory

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Crathes Castle & Gardens – View of Crathes Castle loop from Banchory

02:58

44.3km

570m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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: April 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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7.04 km

Brown Hill Pass

Highlight • Forest

A wee pass on the track to Hill of Fare, passing Brown Hill. Spectacular view opens up quite suddenly towards the north. Makes the climb worth the effort, also a good lunch spot.

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14.6 km

Marketmuir Wood

Forest

20.0 km

Leuchar Moss

Highlight • Natural

26.9 km

Old Culter Station on the Deeside Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Old station on the Deeside Way

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33.5 km

Park Shop

Highlight • Cafe

An artisan farm shop just of the Deeside Way. Park Shop sells a tasty range of snacks and drinks as well as more standard food staples in the shop. Great …

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40.1 km

Crathes Castle & Gardens

Highlight • Forest

Great 16th century castle now in the National Trust for Scotland. Interesting guided tours, beautiful gardens and nice tearoom.
There’s a great kids play area and a GoApe centre. ** …

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40.3 km

View of Crathes Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Crathes Castle was built in the 16th century by Alexander Burnett. Today it is managed by the National Trust for Scotland. Both the castle and gardens can be visited for …

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44.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

14.3 km

5.23 km

2.85 km

2.53 km

2.15 km

Surfaces

20.9 km

17.5 km

2.67 km

2.21 km

967 m

Elevation

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

20°C

5°C

87 %

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Crathes Castle & Gardens – View of Crathes Castle loop from Banchory

Brown Hill Pass

Leuchar Moss

Old Culter Station on the Deeside Way

Park Shop

Crathes Castle & Gardens

View of Crathes Castle

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