Platform 22 Café – Spider on a Bicycle loop from Torphins

Platform 22 Café – Spider on a Bicycle loop from Torphins

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Platform 22 Café – Spider on a Bicycle loop from Torphins

03:29

69.7km

1,020m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

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After 50.1 km for 296 m

After 54.0 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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537 m

Platform 22 Café

Highlight • Cafe

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

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6.89 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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6.91 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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20.5 km

Steep Climb and Descent Near Dye Bridges

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

smooth and quiet road; the descent when going south is followed by narrow bridge - be cautious of approaching traffic

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26.2 km

Cairn O' Mount Pass

Mountain Pass

26.3 km

Cairn o' Mount Ascent from Bridge of Dye

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Be ready for tough climbing⛰️🤟🚴

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41.7 km

Finzean Community Woods

Forest

50.2 km

Haugh Plantation

Forest

53.9 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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54.9 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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