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Knockburn Loch – Falls of Feugh loop from Torphins

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Knockburn Loch – Falls of Feugh loop from Torphins

Hard

3

riders

Knockburn Loch – Falls of Feugh loop from Torphins

05:39

75.2km

920m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

6.46 km

Forest Path on Old Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Path not marked on map. Rooty in places but great views.

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2

13.9 km

View of Crathes Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Crathes Castle was built in the 16th century by Alexander Burnett. Today it is managed by the National Trust for Scotland. Both the castle and gardens can be visited for …

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3

15.6 km

Deeside Railway at Milton of Crathes

Highlight • Historical Site

4

21.4 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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25.6 km

Ashentilly Wood

Forest

42.4 km

Fetteresso Forest

Forest

7

49.3 km

Mid Hill Wind Farm Plateau

Highlight • Structure

8

57.9 km

Knockburn Loch

Highlight • Rest Area

Great open water sports venue, sporting & Conference facility.
Knockburn Loch is set in the heart of Deeside and offers a complete sports experience with a first class venue for …

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9

62.5 km

Falls of Feugh

Highlight • Bridge

In season this is a good place to see Salmon leaping as they make their way up the river. Best times are September to November and February to March.

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10

64.1 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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B

75.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.6 km

25.0 km

12.9 km

7.60 km

3.97 km

226 m

Surfaces

29.5 km

20.8 km

11.1 km

10.00 km

3.83 km

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Weather

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Thursday 3 September

18°C

9°C

61 %

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