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The Tarland Way – Southern End – Spider on a Bicycle loop from Dinnet

Bike touring routes & trails

The Tarland Way – Southern End – Spider on a Bicycle loop from Dinnet

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The Tarland Way – Southern End – Spider on a Bicycle loop from Dinnet

01:22

16.9km

80m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.03 km

Forth Bridge Highlands Monument

Highlight • Monument

Entering the Highlands and the Cairngorms National Park

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2

3.88 km

Deeside Gliding Club

Highlight • Other

3

7.06 km

The Tarland Way – Southern End

Highlight • Cycleway

The Tarland Way is a traffic free cycle trail that runs between Tarland & Aboyne. The 10km route was opened in 2011 and is designed to encourage cycling and walking in the area.

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4

8.01 km

Vintage Car Remains

Highlight • Structure

Remains of a vintage car, possibly a race car. A short walk from the Aboyne square car park.

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5

8.32 km

The Black Faced Sheep

Highlight • Cafe

Great café, serving some brilliant food options. Also a small shop with gifts and home decor.

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6

8.45 km

Spider on a Bicycle

Highlight • Cafe

Good food, coffee and atmosphere. A few outside seats if you want to hang out with your bike. A nice place to start or finish a ride.
Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9.00am - 4:30pm

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7

9.46 km

The Boat Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely dog friendly pub with in and outdoor seating. No food served outdoors after 1600. recommend booking for evening food.

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8

9.55 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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B

16.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.1 km

2.54 km

1.87 km

996 m

636 m

476 m

198 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

5.29 km

417 m

408 m

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Elevation

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Wednesday 12 August

26°C

13°C

31 %

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