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CYCLING ABERDEENSHIRE

DEESIDE, DONSIDE & STRATHBOGIE

BallaterBraemar Banchory

Huntly

Inverurie

Dufftown

Keith

Area covered by this map

For information on the health benefits of cycling and safety advice please visit: www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/cycling

If you require further copies of our cycling maps or would like to give any feedback please contact:

The Travel Planning OfficerAberdeenshire CouncilInfrastructure ServicesWoodhill HouseWestburn RoadAberdeenshire AB16 5GBTel: 01224 664773Email: [email protected] www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk/transportation

Tourist informationFor up-to-date information on Aberdeen City & Shire, contact the Visitor Information Centre in Aberdeen at:

23 Union Street Aberdeen AB11 5BP Tel: 01224 288828 Email: [email protected] www.aberdeen-grampian.com

DEESIDE, DONSIDE & STRATHBOGIE

Deeside, Donside and Strathbogie together make up the Aberdeenshire Council area of Marr. Between them they provide a diverse range of scenic and historical experiences. The area provides a range of woodlands from Birchwoods to Caledonian Pine Forest as well as a wealth of historic buildings and archaeology.

Most of the cycle routes described in this leaflet have been designed to cater for all ages and abilities and where possible, off-road, family and commuter routes have been selected. Some routes require more effort than others.

The routes in this leaflet show distance, effort required and tourist attractions. Most routes use the quieter roads but may involve short stretches of main ‘A’ roads to continue the route. Great care should be taken at all times whilst cycling, particularly on these busy stretches of road. Please let large vehicles pass and remember you may encounter forestry operations off-road. Please keep well clear and observe signs and diversions for your safety.

We advise that you also take an O.S map with you. While the routes featured follow quiet roads and key features have been identified, an O.S map will guide you further in the area. LandRanger 1:50,000 Nos 29, 37, 38 and 43.

To plan any journeys using public transport visit www.travelinescotland.com or call 0871 200 22 33.

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River Dee

River Dee

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Dalgowan

Mill of Coull

Allanmore

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Charter's Chest

Dubh Chlais

Creag Choinnich

Creag Clunie

Carn nan Sgliat

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Brian M Goring Radio Relay Hut

Auchallater

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Balintuim

Glen Callater

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Allt Coire na Sqreuchaig

Coldrach Burn

Callater Burn

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Creag na Dearcaige

Creag Loisgte

Carn na Drochaide

Creag nan Leachda

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EStart point: The car park Braemar.

Points of interest

Braemar: Robert Louis Stevenson came to Braemar on holiday in 1881 where the author set to work on a familiar story - ‘Treasure Island’. The holiday cottage still stands on Glenshee Road.

Glen Clunie: Enjoy the breath-taking views of Glen Clunie.

Braemar Castle

BRAEMAR TO GLEN CLUNIE(7 miles) Easy

Featured route on-road

Featured route traffic-free

Start point indicating direction

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Railway with station

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River Dee

Tullich

Dalmachie Cottage

Glascorrie

Tullich Burn

River Dee

Crannach Hill

Sgor Buidhe

Dinnet

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Headinch Cottage

Braehead Cottage

Newton Cottage

Dinnet HouseCottage

Wisdomhow

Burn O' Vat

Bogingore

Tillycairn Cottage

Tigh Na Aitionn

St James's

East and WestKinord Cottages

Glencolstane

Dinnet Burn

River Dee

Loch Kinord

Cnoc Dubh

Ordie

Marchnear

Glendavan House

Lang Croft

Milton of Logie

Monandavan

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Culblean Hill

Loch DavanBoathouse

Wood

Tom Glady Wood

Glendavan Wood

Monandauan Burn

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TorphantricWood

Culblean Hill

CreaganRiabhach

Creag an t Seabhaig

Craigs ofPannanich

Deeside Way

Deeside Way

Deeside Way

Deeside Way

M u i r o f D i n n e t

A97

A93

B976

B9119

B972

B9119

A93

A93

B976

A97

B976

B976

B9119

A93

Traffic-free sectionsmay be rough in places

This is an ideal family route, mainly flat with plenty of spots for having a picnic. The off road section is suitable for mountain bikes and hybrids. Those on touring bikes may be advised to use the A93 which runs parallel to the Deeside Way. The Deeside Way follows a disused railway and is suitable for mountain bikes.

Start point: The car park in Station Square, Ballater.

Points of interest

Ballater: Ballater did not exist before 1790 and much of its growth took place in the middle years of the 19th Century. This is why two features of Ballater stand out - the array of fine Victorian stone-built houses and cottages and the fine straight roads that make up the village centre.

Ballater

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Deeside Way

BALLATER TO BURN O’VAT CIRCULAR(18 miles) Easy


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Littlemill

Keepers Cottage

Dalraddie House

Coilacreich Cottage

Knocks House

Balhallach Cottage

Polhollick

Moine Na Vey Cottage

West Lodge

Dorsincilly Cottage

KnocksCottages

BlacksmithCottages

Dalliefour Farm

Dallyfour Cottage

MorvenCottages

Allt na Creige Leith

Allt-na Creige Leith

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River Dee

River Dee

River Gairn

River Muick

Creag Liath

Creag Ghiubhais

Creag na Creiche

Craig of Prony

Creagan Riabhach

Creag Phiobaidh Loch Ullachie

Alltcailleach Forest

Dalliefour Wood

Garlot

Craigendarroch

The Knock

Craggans

Craig of the Knock

Creag an t-Seabhaig

BALLATER

BalmoralCastle

Buailteach Cottage

Dairy Cottages

Royal MewsCottages

Newton Farm

Heath Cottage

Bush Farm

Hazel Cottage

Corby Hall

ClachanturnFarmhouse

Torgalter Burn

Craig Gowan

Creag na Gaoithe

Creag an Lurachain

Creag a' Chlamhain

Creag nam Ban

Geallaig Hill

Gairnshiel Lodge

Cossack Burn

Glen Gairn

Glengairn School House

LagganCottage

Lary Burn

River Gairn

Peter's Hill

Lary Hill

Crathie

River Gairn

Coulachan Burn Rinioan

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A939

B976

A939

A939

B976A93

B976

A93B972



This is a challenging route with rewarding views across Deeside.

Start point: The car park in Station Square, Ballater.

Points of interest

Balmoral: Purchased for Queen Victoria by Prince Albert in 1852, Balmoral Castle is the Scottish residence of the Royal Family.

Royal Lochnagar distillery: This small attractive distillery was founded in 1826 and produces some 400,000 litres of whisky annually contributing to the famous ‘Vat 69’ blend.

Royal Lochnagar Distillery




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BALLATER TO GAIRNSHIEL CIRCULAR(21 miles) Difficult

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Newton Cottage

BruntstaneCottages

Garlet Burn

Rive

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Battle Hill

Cairn Hill

Cruchie Cottage

Roadburn Cottages

Cumrie Cottage

Coniecleugh Cottage

Ord Cottage

Whitehill Cottages

TillytarmontCottage

HomeFarm

Home Farm

Bogenspro Cottages

Pitfancy Cottage

South Redhill

Waulkmill

CairnhillFarm

ClashmanHillock Farm

Glennie HomeFarm

Hill of Turtory

Turtory Cottages

Gibston Cottages

Huntly LodgeFarm

InchlineCottages

AnnatswellCottage

North Lodge

BogheadCottage

Penn

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River Deveron

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Brunstane Wood

Arn Wood

Spur Wood

Cruchie Wood

Bog Wood

PyetbushWood

ClaylandWood

Cunning Wood

Lodge Wood

Crow Wood

WoodfoldWood

Longmoor Wood

RetanachWood

Deerpark Wood

Wood ofAvochie

Brownhill Wood

InchcorsieWood

CraigmancieWoods

AuchmullWood

Mungo Wood

Cobairdy Wood

Mayen Wood

Tarryblake Wood

Kinnoir Wood

Hill ofBruntstane

Hill of Mosstown

Newtongarry Hill

Ream's Hill

Hill of Retanach

Clean Hill

White Hill

Hill of Mungo

Hill of Kinnoir

Hill of Avochie

Cairnhill

Brown Hill

Mannoch Hill

White Hill

Brown Hill

Tower Hill

Caple Hill

Brown Hill

Red Hill

Fourman Hill

Hill ofGreenfold

Ordiquhill

Gallow Hill

Hill ofCraigmancie

Hill ofCormalet

Hill ofHaugh

BackwoodHill

Arn Hill

Backhill of Ardmeallie

Ardmeallie HouseRowan Tree Cottage

Rams Burn

Shiel Burn

Shiel Burn

Inchline Wood

Cairns WoodScraib Wood

Hill of Cairns

Bo Hill

Catstone Hill

Barn Hill

Little Brown Hill

WhitemuirCottage

Bellman' Wood

Gallows Hill

Burn of Hogston

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River Devero

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Milltown ofRothiemay

River Isla

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River Deveron

Marnoch

Burn of Cobairdy

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T H E B I N F O R E S T

Huntly Castle

A96

A97

A96

A97

A920

A97A97

A97

A97

B9117

B9117

B9117B9022

B9022

B9118

B9022

B9022

A96

A920

B9001

Start point: Huntly town square.

Points of interest

Milton of Rothiemay: This granite built town lies on the banks of the picturesque River Deveron. The whinstone church built was built in 1807 to replace the original granite church. The bridge across the Deveron was built in 1872 designed by John Willet.

Rothiemay Recumbent Stone Circle: The largest example in the area. Local legend has it that around 1845 when two of the stones were removed, bad luck fell upon the owners of Rothiemay Castle and the stones were duly returned.

Huntly Castle

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DEVERON VALLEY, HUNTLY CIRCULAR(26 miles) Moderate


Deebank

Whitestone Farm

Waulkmill Cottages

Briar Cottage

Woodend House

Trustach Cottage

CroftfoddieLetterbeg Cottage

Ardlair Cottage

Cairnton House Glenbogle Lodge

Templeton Farm

TempletonCottage

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River

Dee

Captain'sWood

CollonachWood

Gellan Wood

Croft-thornWood

GardenWood

Craigloch Wood

Slewdrum Forest

Cammie Wood

CorseeWood

Scolty Wood

Goauch Wood

B L A C K H A L L F O R E S T

Gallow Hill

Hill of Cairnton

Hill of Trustach

Hill of Tillybath

Hill of Tillylair

Craig ofAffrusk Wood

River Dee

Bridge ofFeugh

River Dee

Queen’sLodge

Woodend

Bridge of Dee

Burn of Affrusk

W

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AdendaleStrachan

Water of Feugh

Water of Dye

EastTillygarmond

Wat

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Aven

Burn

of Cammie

Belts ofCollonach

KitalnaekitWood

A93

A980

B974

B974

B976

A93

B976

B976



Car park

Start point: Bellfield car park, Banchory.

Caution: For your own safety adhere to the instructions issued by Forest Enterprise relating to timber operations within the forest.

Points of interest

Falls of Feugh: The footbridge here is a popular place for spotting salmon leaping; the best times to watch for salmon are September to November and February to March.

Crathes Castle: A tower house and one of the finest gardens in Britain. Falls of Feugh




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BANCHORY – BLACKHALL FOREST(13 miles) Moderate

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