Bridge of Tanar – Tomnaverie Stone Circle loop from Tanar

Bridge of Tanar – Tomnaverie Stone Circle loop from Tanar

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Bridge of Tanar – Tomnaverie Stone Circle loop from Tanar

01:53

38.1km

270m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: October 7, 2026

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After 31.8 km for 58 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.21 km

Bridge of Tanar

Highlight • Bridge

This bridge leads from the car park to the visitor centre and all of the trails, including the trail to Mount Keen. A beautiful old bridge, with some nice picnic spots beside it.

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1.28 km

Braeloine Visitor Centre, Glen Tanar

Highlight • Forest

On maps the visitor centre is marked with the name Braeloine, and has toilet facilites. From here there are plenty short trails to enjoy in the glen.

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17.7 km

Boathouse Wood

Forest

24.2 km

Tomnaverie Stone Circle

Highlight • Natural Monument

Tomnaverie Stone Circle is a recumbent circle built around a burial cairn thought to be about 4,500 years old. It's managed by Historic Scotland but free to view.

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31.8 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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34.3 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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