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Bridge of Alvah – Eden Castle Ruins loop from Turriff

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Bridge of Alvah – Eden Castle Ruins loop from Turriff

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Bridge of Alvah – Eden Castle Ruins loop from Turriff

02:33

41.1km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.0 km

Funkieston Wood

Forest

16.5 km

Bridge of Alvah

Highlight • Bridge

17.5 km

Round Wood

Forest

19.3 km

View of the River Deveron Meeting the Moray Firth

Highlight • Beach

Stand on the bridge and look north to see the mouth of the river. Turn around and cross over the road for an equally outstanding view of the river flowing towards you.

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20.3 km

Banff Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Monument

Built as a motte and bailey castle in the 12th century and held by the Comyns, Earl of Buchan. The castle was visited by King Edward I of England in …

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20.6 km

Mercat Cross and Biggar Fountain, Banff

Highlight • Monument

The cross depicts the Crucifixion on one side and on the other the Virgin and Child. The Mercat Cross originally stood where the Biggar fountain now stands, but because of …

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20.9 km

Banff Parish Church

Highlight • Monument

The church (formerly known as St Mary's) dates from 1778. It is attached to the current hall complex which was built in the 1930s. In the late 1920s a chancel …

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21.2 km

Medieval Kirkyard of Banff and Ruins of St. Mary's Kirk

Highlight • Monument

A fascinating surviving burial ground of medieval origin in the heart of a town. It exhibits an almost theatrical assemblage of memorial art. It is enclosed by low rubble wall …

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21.7 km

Banff Bridge and River Deveron

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

Banff Bridge carries the A98 across the River Deveron between the coastal towns of Banff and Macduff. The bridge is a 7 arch stone structure which was widened on both …

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29.9 km

Eden Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

This old castle dates back to the 16th century. Originally the Tower House consisted of two towers. Today only one of the two towers is standing, and it no longer …

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41.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.5 km

5.16 km

442 m

Surfaces

32.3 km

8.71 km

154 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

16°C

8°C

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Bridge of Alvah – Eden Castle Ruins loop from Turriff

Bridge of Alvah

View of the River Deveron Meeting the Moray Firth

Banff Castle and Gardens

Mercat Cross and Biggar Fountain, Banff

Banff Parish Church

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Banff Bridge and River Deveron

Eden Castle Ruins

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