View of the River Dee – Scolty Tower loop from Banchory
View of the River Dee – Scolty Tower loop from Banchory
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View of the River Dee – Scolty Tower loop from Banchory
05:17
18.8km
380m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: March 19, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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8.22 km
View of the River Dee
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
9.18 km
Slewdrum Forest
Forest
11.0 km
Slewdrum Forest
Highlight • Forest
The Blackhall Trail Loop is generally considered an easy route, with accessible trails throughout, but with an option to extend your route to visit Scolty Tower.
Tip by
17.2 km
Scolty Tower
Highlight • Natural Monument
Tip by
18.8 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
14.3 km
4.25 km
183 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
16.2 km
2.30 km
183 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (330 m)
Lowest point (70 m)
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Weather
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Thursday 21 May
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13°C
22 %
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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h
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