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Stonehaven And District

Knockburn Loch – Johnshaven Harbour loop from Stonehaven

Stonehaven And District

Knockburn Loch – Johnshaven Harbour loop from Stonehaven

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5.0

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Knockburn Loch – Johnshaven Harbour loop from Stonehaven

05:24

113km

1,390m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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21.7 km

Knock Wood

Forest

22.8 km

Knockburn Loch

Highlight • Rest Area

Great open water sports venue, sporting & Conference facility.
Knockburn Loch is set in the heart of Deeside and offers a complete sports experience with a first class venue for …

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33.3 km

Steep Climb and Descent Near Dye Bridges

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

smooth and quiet road; the descent when going south is followed by narrow bridge - be cautious of approaching traffic

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35.1 km

Spitalbank Plantation

Forest

39.7 km

Cairn O' Mount Pass

Mountain Pass

39.7 km

Cairn o' Mount Climb from Clattering Bridge

Highlight (Segment) • Mountain Pass

Arguably the best climb in the area and used in the Tour of Britain. Cairn o' Mount ascends about 330m over 3.4km with an average gradient of 9.7%. The road …

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54.7 km

River North Esk at the Angus–Aberdeenshire Border

Highlight • River

The River North Esk can be viewed from the B966 bridge. It's worth stopping just east of the bridge and going through the blue door in the wall. From here …

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56.6 km

Sinclair's Larder

Highlight • Cafe

The lovely town of Edzell lies at the shore of River North Esk and is a popular stop for participants of The Great Outdoors Challenge. Sinclair's Larder is a cozy …

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87.4 km

A lovely little coastal village along the North Sea shore, Johnshaven is known for fishing, sailmaking, and the flax industry. This picturesque village has witnessed many eras of human history – Bronze Age artefacts have been discovered nearby.

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93.5 km

Gourdon Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Another neat fishing village still with working boats. Not much used as a finish point but well worth considering. Good pub (Harbour Bar). Hourly bus to Montrose or why not …

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110 km

View of Stonehaven Bay and Harbor

Highlight • Settlement

This is a really neat spot to relax with a stunning view over the bay and harbor of Stonehaven. There are two benches, so just take your time to enjoy this picture postcard scene.

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113 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

79.9 km

30.7 km

1.17 km

679 m

282 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

101 km

11.8 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Wednesday 1 July

19°C

10°C

29 %

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Knockburn Loch

Steep Climb and Descent Near Dye Bridges

Cairn o' Mount Climb from Clattering Bridge

River North Esk at the Angus–Aberdeenshire Border

Sinclair's Larder

Johnshaven Harbour

Gourdon Harbour

View of Stonehaven Bay and Harbor

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