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Ae Bike Shop & Café – Ae Bridge and Carved Bench loop from Ae

Ae Bike Shop & Café – Ae Bridge and Carved Bench loop from Ae

Hard

23

riders

Ae Bike Shop & Café – Ae Bridge and Carved Bench loop from Ae

02:02

22.5km

460m

Gravel riding

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

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

505 m

Ae Bike Shop & Café

Highlight • Rest Area

No need to stop elsewhere to stock up. Great cafe and nicely priced too. Two coffee's, chocolate cake, roll and ice cream for just over a tenner.

Tip by

2

2.20 km

Ae Bridge and Carved Bench

Highlight • River

A short walk or ride from the car park is a bridge over the river Ae. A popular place to stop and take photos. Wooden carved bench close to bridge. Easy access to this point and well worth a look

Tip by

3

2.49 km

Ae Forest Riverside Trail

Highlight • River

lovely flat path at the riverside

Tip by

4

14.6 km

The Edge Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The red trail here follows the hill top with precipitous views down towards the burn below and wind turbines beyond. Bring your head for heights and enjoy the descent

Tip by

5

16.4 km

Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

Watch nobody coming the wrong way

Tip by

6

17.8 km

The Talking Head Stane

Highlight • Natural Monument

Each of the 7 Stanes has it's own unique rock sculpture. This is Ae's - the Talking Head Stane, calved with a face and a poem

Tip by

7

19.1 km

Steep Woodland Trail

Highlight • Trail

Brake pad burner 🙂

Tip by

B

22.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

4.50 km

3.64 km

1.39 km

1.21 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.6 km

5.48 km

1.61 km

426 m

411 m

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

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Tuesday 13 October

15°C

6°C

46 %

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