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The Tarland Way & the Deeside Way loop from Aboyne — Cairngorms National Park

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The Tarland Way & the Deeside Way loop from Aboyne — Cairngorms National Park

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The Tarland Way & the Deeside Way loop from Aboyne — Cairngorms National Park

02:11

29.0km

200m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

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Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Muir of Dinnet National Nature Reserve

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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850 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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12.2 km

Tomnaverie Stone Circle

Highlight • Natural Monument

Tomnaverie Stone Circle is a recumbent circle built around a burial cairn thought to be about 4,500 years old. It's managed by Historic Scotland but free to view.

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19.8 km

Loch Kinord

Highlight • Viewpoint

Loch Kinord is a small and shallow freshwater loch within the Muir of Dinnet national nature reserve. The shallow depth means that light penetrates to the loch floor and it's …

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28.8 km

Spider on a Bicycle

Highlight • Cafe

Good food, coffee and atmosphere. A few outside seats if you want to hang out with your bike. A nice place to start or finish a ride.
Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9.00am - 4:30pm

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29.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

9.18 km

3.06 km

3.04 km

1.60 km

1.55 km

388 m

Surfaces

10.8 km

9.46 km

4.65 km

4.11 km

Elevation

Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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The Tarland Way & the Deeside Way loop from Aboyne — Cairngorms National Park

The Tarland Way – Southern End

Tomnaverie Stone Circle

Loch Kinord

Spider on a Bicycle

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