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Horse Pot Pool, River Deveron – Huntly Castle Ruins loop from Huntly

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Horse Pot Pool, River Deveron – Huntly Castle Ruins loop from Huntly

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Horse Pot Pool, River Deveron – Huntly Castle Ruins loop from Huntly

01:22

16.3km

180m

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 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 3.79 km for 17 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.60 km

Horse Pot Pool, River Deveron

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Horse Pot is the name of the pool in this section of the River Deveron. It's a popular salmon fishing river that starts in the Ladder Hills and flows down …

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2.06 km

Huntly Castle Ruins

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Ruins of a once magnificent palace complex from the 13th to 15th centuries. Very good presentation.

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3.05 km

Huntly’s most popular attraction is the castle but the town itself is well worth a wonder. It's on the Speyside Whisky trail. The river Deveron flows just to the north and the Nordic Ski centre is here.

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3.08 km

Huntly Castle

Highlight • Castle

Huntly’s most popular attraction is the castle but the town itself is well worth a wonder. It's on the Speyside Whisky trail. The river Deveron flows just to the north …

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10.9 km

Wood of Kinnoir

Forest

13.5 km

Pirriesmill Bridge (No Longer Exists)

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Original route took me over the bridge to Pirriesmill -- this bridge doesn't exist and hasn't for (it looks) some time....! REROUTE REROUTE!!

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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.40 km

3.26 km

2.56 km

675 m

183 m

158 m

Surfaces

8.97 km

4.55 km

1.49 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (110 m)

Weather

Saturday 18 July

18°C

9°C

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Horse Pot Pool, River Deveron – Huntly Castle Ruins loop from Huntly

Horse Pot Pool, River Deveron

Huntly Castle Ruins

Huntly Town Centre

Huntly Castle

Pirriesmill Bridge (No Longer Exists)

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