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Falls of Feugh – Dess Waterfall loop from Banchory

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Falls of Feugh – Dess Waterfall loop from Banchory

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Falls of Feugh – Dess Waterfall loop from Banchory

03:34

40.6km

620m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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1.00 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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14.0 km

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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14.0 km

Potarch Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great café with hot dishes on the menu – vegan and vegetarian options are also available. Popular with cyclists – we've rarely seen so many at one time anywhere else ;)

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20.4 km

Dess Waterfall

Highlight • Viewpoint

A lovely waterfall, best visited after some rainfall. There is a lovely walking route from Kincardine O'Neil.

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20.4 km

Dess Falls

Highlight • Forest

21.4 km

Dess Wood

Forest

31.5 km

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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40.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.4 km

6.76 km

3.84 km

3.43 km

2.11 km

532 m

525 m

Surfaces

24.8 km

8.40 km

6.75 km

616 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Thursday 25 June

20°C

13°C

95 %

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Falls of Feugh – Dess Waterfall loop from Banchory

Falls of Feugh

The Dinnie Stones

Potarch Cafe

Dess Waterfall

Dess Falls

Slewdrum Forest

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