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Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar – Spider on a Bicycle loop from Aboyne

Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar – Spider on a Bicycle loop from Aboyne

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Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar – Spider on a Bicycle loop from Aboyne

01:12

21.0km

180m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. 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: March 22, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Dinnet Oakwood Site of Special Scientific Interest

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.53 km

View of Aboyne Castle

Highlight • Viewpoint

A good surface away from the roads and through woodland. Along this section of the path you can spot Aboyne castle which is privately owned.

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2.73 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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5.69 km

Deeside Gliding Club

Highlight • Other

6.12 km

Deeside Gliding Club

Highlight • Structure

If the weather is right, you can take a trip.

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9.92 km

Dinnet Oakwood

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Beautiful easy single track through a Special Area of Conservation.

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14.0 km

Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar

Highlight • Forest

Fairy Lochan is a great place for spotting wildlife, and is part of the Dragonfly Trail from Glen Tanar. Keep your eyes peeled for dragon flies, particularly the Northern Damselfly species.

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19.2 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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20.1 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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21.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.69 km

6.56 km

2.19 km

844 m

740 m

652 m

296 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

6.80 km

1.93 km

432 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (240 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Sunday 24 May

23°C

9°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar – Spider on a Bicycle loop from Aboyne

View of Aboyne Castle

The Tarland Way – Southern End

Deeside Gliding Club

Deeside Gliding Club

Dinnet Oakwood

Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar

The Boat Inn

Spider on a Bicycle

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