Falls of Feugh – Platform 22 Café loop from Lumphanan

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Falls of Feugh – Platform 22 Café loop from Lumphanan

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Falls of Feugh – Platform 22 Café loop from Lumphanan

03:43

58.6km

600m

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: September 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.12 km

Lumphanan Peel Ring

Highlight • Historical Site

This was a 13th Century timber fort. Now the flat top is a great place for a break on a sunny day. Across the road in the field, a rock marks the place where Macbeth was killed at the Battle of Lumphanan in 1057.

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10.3 km

Spider on a Bicycle

Highlight • Cafe

Good food, coffee and atmosphere. A few outside seats if you want to hang out with your bike. A nice place to start or finish a ride.
Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9.00am - 4:30pm

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11.3 km

The Tarland Way – Southern End

Highlight • Cycleway

The Tarland Way is a traffic free cycle trail that runs between Tarland & Aboyne. The 10km route was opened in 2011 and is designed to encourage cycling and walking in the area.

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12.2 km

The Boat Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely dog friendly pub with in and outdoor seating. No food served outdoors after 1600. recommend booking for evening food.

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16.0 km

Haugh Plantation

Forest

24.5 km

Finzean Community Woods

Forest

40.3 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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45.2 km

Forest Path on Old Railway

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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

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53.0 km

Platform 22 Café

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely relaxed cafe, very welcoming to cyclists. Great cakes and coffee.

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56.3 km

Balnacraig Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

Not much left of this Neolithic recumbent stone circle, but look out for cup marks on the recumbent stone. It's on a lovely farm road which climbs to Satan's Den and has great views.

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58.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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