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Bridge of Tanar – Queen's View (Deeside) loop from Water of Tanar

Bridge of Tanar – Queen's View (Deeside) loop from Water of Tanar

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Bridge of Tanar – Queen's View (Deeside) loop from Water of Tanar

02:19

45.9km

480m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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After 5.42 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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112 m

Bridge of Tanar

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge leads from the car park to the visitor centre and all of the trails, including the trail to Mount Keen. A beautiful old bridge, with some nice picnic spots beside it.

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186 m

Braeloine Visitor Centre, Glen Tanar

Highlight • Forest

On maps the visitor centre is marked with the name Braeloine, and has toilet facilites. From here there are plenty short trails to enjoy in the glen.

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2.94 km

Tower O'Ess

Highlight • Other

On the edge of a valley, at the entrance, you'll discover the Tower O'Ess. This lovely gatehouse conversion is situated by the River Tanar, surrounded by tall Scots Pine trees. …

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5.45 km

View of the River Dee from Aboyne Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Down at the bridge there are paths that split off along the side of the river Dee. There are good views and wildlife to be seen along the way.

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6.45 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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26.5 km

Queen's View (Deeside)

Highlight • Viewpoint

This small and humble layby sign gained it's name from Queen Victoria's affection for the area; such that it was referred to as Royal Deeside over 150 years ago. When …

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28.7 km

Culsh Earth House

Archaeological Site

39.8 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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45.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.1 km

2.13 km

1.28 km

782 m

445 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.4 km

11.5 km

708 m

217 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

22°C

12°C

68 %

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Bridge of Tanar – Queen's View (Deeside) loop from Water of Tanar

Bridge of Tanar

Braeloine Visitor Centre, Glen Tanar

Tower O'Ess

View of the River Dee from Aboyne Bridge

Spider on a Bicycle

Queen's View (Deeside)

The Tarland Way – Southern End

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