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Slains Castle Ruins – Trellis Café loop from Ellon

Slains Castle Ruins – Trellis Café loop from Ellon

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Slains Castle Ruins – Trellis Café loop from Ellon

03:58

89.1km

690m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 86.7 km for 76 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.24 km

Belt of Muirtack

Forest

35.5 km

Slains Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Originally constructed in 1597 by the Earl of Erroll the castle has seen many modifications and rebuilds over the last 400 years. The castle was eventually abandoned in 1925 and …

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53.2 km

Trellis Café

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely café for a cake or lunch stop. Legendary cinnamon rolls (vegan too).

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85.7 km

River Woods

Forest

86.8 km

Ellon Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The old bridge in Ellon was built in 1793 and was the main crossing of the river Ythan up until 1944. It is now only in use for pedestrians. A …

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87.0 km

Ellon Riverside Path Along the River Ythan

Highlight (Segment) • River

The path along the river Ythan here disappears from the roads and the noise of the town and takes you along the peaceful river. Now fully tarmac, this section is …

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89.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

74.7 km

11.5 km

1.31 km

1.22 km

500 m

Surfaces

77.5 km

11.2 km

453 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 25 May

17°C

10°C

12 %

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Slains Castle Ruins – Trellis Café loop from Ellon

Slains Castle Ruins

Trellis Café

Ellon Old Bridge

Ellon Riverside Path Along the River Ythan

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