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St Lesmo's Chapel – Bridge of Tanar loop from Dinnet

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St Lesmo's Chapel – Bridge of Tanar loop from Dinnet

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St Lesmo's Chapel – Bridge of Tanar loop from Dinnet

02:45

27.1km

560m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 10, 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

Bus stop

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714 m

Dinnet Oakwood

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Beautiful easy single track through a Special Area of Conservation.

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7.14 km

Forest Trail in Cairngorms National Park

Highlight • Forest

22.1 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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22.5 km

St Lesmo's Chapel

Highlight • Religious Site

Built in the 1870s, St Lesmo's Chapel is a lovely building in a picturesque setting. There are services here during the summer months, though the building is often locked. If …

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23.1 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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27.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

6.22 km

3.06 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.9 km

1.76 km

1.26 km

217 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (150 m)

Weather

Wednesday 27 May

17°C

4°C

20 %

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St Lesmo's Chapel – Bridge of Tanar loop from Dinnet

Dinnet Oakwood

Forest Trail in Cairngorms National Park

Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar

St Lesmo's Chapel

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