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Sinclair's Larder – Doulie Tower loop from Edzell

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Sinclair's Larder – Doulie Tower loop from Edzell

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Sinclair's Larder – Doulie Tower loop from Edzell

03:26

45.9km

710m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 40.8 km for 259 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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448 m

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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2.17 km

Edzell Castle and Gardens

Highlight • Historical Site

Managed by Historic Scotland and open in the summer months. A large ruin to explore with tranquil gardens. Visitor centre has parking and a toilet.

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22.5 km

The Whisky Road

Highlight • Trail

From a well paved estate track to a sheep track through the heather and then to a vague track across some fields.

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23.2 km

Steep Estate Track to Join the Whisky Road

Highlight • Trail

it doesn't look much from the , but you'll hit 25% gradient around here.

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28.5 km

Ruins

28.8 km

Airplane in the Sky

Highlight • Other

40.9 km

Doulie Tower

Highlight • Historical Site

A rather grand small tower hidden in the woods. The high path needs to be taken, away from the riverside to find it.

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43.5 km

Blue Door Walk (North Esk River)

Highlight • Forest

Do you fancy combining a great riverside walk along the “North Esk River” with a stroll in a “wonderful” forest? Go for the “Little Blue Door Walk” and you’ll be …

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43.5 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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45.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.7 km

15.6 km

574 m

Surfaces

23.7 km

14.9 km

6.02 km

399 m

346 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

13°C

8°C

97 %

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Sinclair's Larder – Doulie Tower loop from Edzell

Sinclair's Larder

Edzell Castle and Gardens

The Whisky Road

Steep Estate Track to Join the Whisky Road

Airplane in the Sky

Doulie Tower

Blue Door Walk (North Esk River)

River North Esk at the Angus–Aberdeenshire Border

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