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Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar – Half Way Hut loop from Aboyne

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Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar – Half Way Hut loop from Aboyne

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Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar – Half Way Hut loop from Aboyne

03:01

33.8km

310m

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: April 29, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

543 m

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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2

1.42 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

3.95 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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4

6.64 km

Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar

Highlight • Forest

Fairy Lochan is a great place for spotting wildlife, and is part of the Dragonfly Trail from Glen Tanar. Keep your eyes peeled for dragon flies, particularly the Northern Damselfly species.

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5

9.62 km

Forest Trail in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Forest

6

17.0 km

Water of Tanar Ford

Highlight • River

After exhilarating downhill run from the bealach between Black Craig and Gathering Cairn you get a chance to cool off when wading thru the Water of Tanar. Can be tricky if in spate

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7

21.1 km

Half Way Hut

Highlight • Forest

This is the Half Way Hut; a small and humble wooden shelter in the Forest of Glen Tanar National Nature Reserve, not far from Ballater village and Glen Tanar. It's …

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8

22.6 km

River Plunge Pools in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • River

A couple of deep enough plunge pools just off the forest track!

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B

33.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.1 km

6.13 km

566 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

6.35 km

187 m

137 m

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Highest point (370 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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