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Saint Palladius Church – Knockburn Loch loop from Hill of Tillybath

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Saint Palladius Church – Knockburn Loch loop from Hill of Tillybath

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4.3

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Saint Palladius Church – Knockburn Loch loop from Hill of Tillybath

04:56

72.8km

1,190m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: February 20, 2026

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Parking

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15.3 km

Cairn O' Mount Pass

Mountain Pass

15.4 km

Cairn o' Mount Climb from Clattering Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Arguably the best climb in the area and used in the Tour of Britain. Cairn o' Mount ascends about 330m over 3.4km with an average gradient of 9.7%. The road …

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23.6 km

Saint Palladius Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Distinctive gothic styled Episcopal church in the Drumtochty estate grounds.

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26.1 km

Premier News

Highlight • Rest Area

Local Shop in AUCHENBLAE provides a great option for food if the cafe is shut.
Friendly welcoming place with coffee machine ☕

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29.4 km

Paldyfair Wood

Forest

53.6 km

Durris Forest

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Durris Forest is a commercial forest managed by the Scottish Forestry Commission. It surrounds the Cairn-mon-earn hill with its neolithic cairn, trig point and modern radio masts. The forest has …

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61.2 km

Nine Stanes of Mulloch

Highlight • Historical Site

62.7 km

Knock Wood

Forest

63.8 km

Knockburn Loch

Highlight • Rest Area

Great open water sports venue, sporting & Conference facility.
Knockburn Loch is set in the heart of Deeside and offers a complete sports experience with a first class venue for …

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72.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

68.0 km

4.69 km

135 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.5 km

12.1 km

221 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (70 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

12°C

8°C

77 %

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Saint Palladius Church – Knockburn Loch loop from Hill of Tillybath

Cairn o' Mount Climb from Clattering Bridge

Saint Palladius Church

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Durris Forest

Nine Stanes of Mulloch

Knockburn Loch

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