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United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Mid Deeside

The Tarland Way – Southern End – Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar loop from Aboyne

Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Mid Deeside

The Tarland Way – Southern End – Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar loop from Aboyne

Moderate

4

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The Tarland Way – Southern End – Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar loop from Aboyne

01:49

24.5km

440m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 22, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

543 m

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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2

1.42 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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3

4.55 km

Rest and Be Thankful Stone

Highlight • Monument

A nice spot for a rest on the Fungle Road singletrack route. There's a handy bench that I'm told used to have a view of the surrounding hills before the trees got big.

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4

15.5 km

5

18.5 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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6

21.2 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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24.5 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

4.41 km

2.65 km

604 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.5 km

4.08 km

691 m

228 m

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Saturday 23 May

20°C

11°C

5 %

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Max wind speed: 18.0 km/h

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