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Braeside And Mannofield

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Crathes Castle & Gardens loop from Robert Gordon University

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Braeside And Mannofield

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Crathes Castle & Gardens loop from Robert Gordon University

Moderate

4.0

(2)

186

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Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen – Crathes Castle & Gardens loop from Robert Gordon University

02:18

51.6km

290m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 0 m for 326 m

After 9.32 km for 63 m

After 10.0 km for 114 m

After 16.8 km for 52 m

After 51.3 km for 298 m

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3.97 km

Deeside Way — Edge of Aberdeen

Highlight • Cycleway

The Deeside Way traces the former Deeside Railway from Aberdeen to Ballater. You pass old railway stations as you ride the 41-mile (66 km) traffic-free trail through the beautiful Aberdeenshire …

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2

9.35 km

Old Culter Station on the Deeside Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Old station on the Deeside Way

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3

16.8 km

Park Shop

Highlight • Cafe

An artisan farm shop just of the Deeside Way. Park Shop sells a tasty range of snacks and drinks as well as more standard food staples in the shop. Great …

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4

23.2 km

Crathes Castle & Gardens

Highlight • Forest

Great 16th century castle now in the National Trust for Scotland. Interesting guided tours, beautiful gardens and nice tearoom.
There’s a great kids play area and a GoApe centre. ** …

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26.7 km

Ride Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely food, including all day breakfast and cakes. Great coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating. Bike racks available.

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26.7 km

BDLN Coffee House, Banchory

Highlight • Cafe

Great Cafe just off the Deeside Way. Good food and coffee. Nice and bright and bike friendly with racks under window seats.

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51.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

15.9 km

4.72 km

2.96 km

2.42 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.5 km

1.51 km

807 m

736 m

< 100 m

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Friday 10 July

16°C

13°C

76 %

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