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Ellon Castle Ruins – Ellon Castle Gardens loop from Ellon

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Ellon Castle Ruins – Ellon Castle Gardens loop from Ellon

Moderate

5.0

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Ellon Castle Ruins – Ellon Castle Gardens loop from Ellon

02:18

38.0km

230m

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: May 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 2.09 km for 199 m

After 2.56 km for 76 m

After 24.0 km for 175 m

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Start point

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1.75 km

Ellon Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

A great piece of local history in the area. The castle can be seen up close by visiting Ellon Castle Gardens (entrance fee) on a Saturday or Sunday. The garden's …

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1.92 km

Ellon Castle Gardens

Highlight • Castle

The gardens are beautiful and well maintained, while there is little left of the original castle. The yew trees in the gardens are at least 500 years old! The gardens …

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2.26 km

The Coffee Apothecary

Highlight • Cafe

thecoffeeapothecary.co.uk

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2.60 km

Ellon Old Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The old bridge in Ellon was built in 1793 and was the main crossing of the river Ythan up until 1944. It is now only in use for pedestrians. A …

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2.73 km

Coffee Lab Café by the River Ythan

Highlight • Cafe

Café by the River Ythan. Indoor and outdoor seating. Lovely staff, great coffee, all day breakfast, sandwiches, toasties, soup, pancakes and cakes.

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3.49 km

Meiklemill Footbridge

Highlight • Bridge

Tarmac bridge crosses the river Ythan next to the School. A useful shortcut to Gordon park, or useful to make a loop away from traffic using this bridge and the nearby railway viaduct.

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11.6 km

Wood of Shivas

Forest

19.1 km

Brianjohn Wood

Forest

35.0 km

Station Hotel

Highlight • Pub

3star hotel, 5star pub grub.

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36.5 km

Ellon Riverside Path Along the River Ythan

Highlight (Segment) • River

The path along the river Ythan here disappears from the roads and the noise of the town and takes you along the peaceful river. Now fully tarmac, this section is …

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38.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.5 km

2.57 km

1.94 km

1.69 km

1.18 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.5 km

1.23 km

832 m

369 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

20°C

6°C

83 %

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Ellon Castle Ruins – Ellon Castle Gardens loop from Ellon

Ellon Castle Ruins

Ellon Castle Gardens

The Coffee Apothecary

Ellon Old Bridge

Coffee Lab Café by the River Ythan

Meiklemill Footbridge

Station Hotel

Ellon Riverside Path Along the River Ythan

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