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Charr Bothy – Saint Palladius Church loop from Auchenblae

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Charr Bothy – Saint Palladius Church loop from Auchenblae

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Charr Bothy – Saint Palladius Church loop from Auchenblae

05:12

54.9km

1,080m

Cycling

Hard bike 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 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 40.4 km for 722 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1.58 km

Todlarknap Wood

Forest

11.7 km

Goyle Hill

Peak

3

23.8 km

Mid Hill Wind Farm Plateau

Highlight • Structure

28.9 km

White Moss

Forest

5

37.5 km

Charr Bothy

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Small bothy in Glen Dye. OK refuge for the night especially in bad weather. No fire or stove.

Link to the Bothy site :
mountainbothies.org.uk/bothies/eastern-highlands/charr

Tip by

6

47.1 km

Clatterin Brig Refreshment Stop

Highlight • Rest Area

If you plan on heading North over the Cairn o Mount and further inland this is the last refuse stop for supplies for a while with some exposed and very …

Tip by

7

47.2 km

Clatterin' Brig Restaurant

Highlight • Restaurant

8

48.5 km

View of Loch Saugh

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

52.5 km

Saint Palladius Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Distinctive gothic styled Episcopal church in the Drumtochty estate grounds.

Tip by

10

54.9 km

Premier News

Highlight • Rest Area

Local Shop in AUCHENBLAE provides a great option for food if the cafe is shut.
Friendly welcoming place with coffee machine ☕

Tip by

B

54.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.2 km

13.1 km

3.59 km

2.11 km

Surfaces

38.6 km

9.46 km

3.41 km

3.26 km

204 m

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Highest point (480 m)

Lowest point (100 m)

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Friday 10 July

17°C

13°C

69 %

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