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Ellon Castle Gardens – Logierieve Wood loop from Tarves

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Ellon Castle Gardens – Logierieve Wood loop from Tarves

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Ellon Castle Gardens – Logierieve Wood loop from Tarves

03:21

46.1km

320m

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: May 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 34.8 km for 76 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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11.3 km

Ellon Castle Gardens

Highlight • Castle

The gardens are beautiful and well maintained, while there is little left of the original castle. The yew trees in the gardens are at least 500 years old! The gardens …

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2

14.9 km

Station Hotel

Highlight • Pub

3star hotel, 5star pub grub.

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3

15.4 km

Ellon Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The Ellon Viaduct is the old crossing of the Ythan for the Banff and Buchan line that ran from Aberdeen north to Peterhead and Fraserburgh. A good view all along the river and the tarmac surface is accessible for all.

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4

20.0 km

Logierieve Wood

Highlight • Trail

Here, the Formartine and Buchan Trail cuts through the peaceful Logierieve Wood. The path is accompanied by a display of willows, offering a canopy of shade through this section.

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5

34.9 km

Ellon Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The old bridge in Ellon was built in 1793 and was the main crossing of the river Ythan up until 1944. It is now only in use for pedestrians. A …

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6

35.0 km

Coffee Lab Café by the River Ythan

Highlight • Cafe

Café by the River Ythan. Indoor and outdoor seating. Lovely staff, great coffee, all day breakfast, sandwiches, toasties, soup, pancakes and cakes.

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46.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.3 km

13.7 km

3.81 km

3.42 km

2.60 km

163 m

149 m

Surfaces

26.8 km

14.8 km

3.64 km

874 m

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Tuesday 19 May

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9°C

59 %

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