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United Kingdom
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Aberdeenshire
Royal Burgh Of Montrose

North Water Viaduct – Charleton Fruit Farm loop from Montrose

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Aberdeenshire
Royal Burgh Of Montrose

North Water Viaduct – Charleton Fruit Farm loop from Montrose

Easy

5.0

(1)

12

riders

North Water Viaduct – Charleton Fruit Farm loop from Montrose

01:02

17.6km

50m

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: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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1

6.23 km

North Water Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

The North Water Viaduct is a great wide trail for walking and biking that leads over River North Esk and offers a nice view of the second bridge with its arches now used by cars. Back in the day, is was used for the railway built by the Montrose and Bervie Railway in 1865.

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2

8.47 km

St Cyrus National Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

St Cyrus National Nature Reserve is a long and narrow strip of land nestled between St Cyrus village and the North Sea. The spectacular cliffs and dunes provide important habitat for various insects and flowering plants, making it one of the most important botanical sites in Scotland. There are over 300 plant species to discover here!

There's a visitor centre in the old lifeboat station where you can learn more about the bird and plantlife in the area.

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3

12.1 km

Kinnaber Woods

Highlight • Forest

4

12.8 km

Charleton Fruit Farm

Highlight • Cafe

5

16.9 km

Park Hotel Montrose

Highlight • Rest Area

Every year, the Park Hotel is the central meeting point for all the participants of the The Great Outdoors Challenge. You will receive your certificate of completion along with a shirt. In the evening, you can attend the dinner to celebrate your successful crossing of Scotland. Camping in the lawn is allowed during the event.

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17.6 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.17 km

3.07 km

2.99 km

2.95 km

1.37 km

102 m

Surfaces

12.3 km

2.33 km

1.67 km

1.30 km

< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

17°C

9°C

43 %

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