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Aberdeenshire
Birse And Ballogie

Slewdrum Forest – View of the River Dee loop from Potarch

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Aberdeenshire
Birse And Ballogie

Slewdrum Forest – View of the River Dee loop from Potarch

Moderate

5

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Slewdrum Forest – View of the River Dee loop from Potarch

02:38

9.58km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

167 m

The Dinnie Stones

Highlight • Historical Site

The Dinnie Steens are transported to the Aboyne Highland Games each year, for all the strong people to have a go! 💪
The rest of the year, you can check …

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4.49 km

Slewdrum Forest

Highlight • Forest

Discover this 8.0-km trail loop near Banchory, Aberdeenshire.

The Blackhall Trail Loop is generally considered an easy route, with accessible trails throughout, but with an option to extend your route to visit Scolty Tower.

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3

5.37 km

View of the River Dee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views looking over the river Dee and beyond. There are a number of tree stumps perfect for jumping off the bike and having a pitstop.

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6.33 km

Slewdrum Forest

Forest

B

9.58 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.02 km

556 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.91 km

2.85 km

529 m

217 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 23 June

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