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Cullen And Deskford

Cabrach Hill Climb – Balvenie Castle Ruins loop from Cullen

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Cullen And Deskford

Cabrach Hill Climb – Balvenie Castle Ruins loop from Cullen

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47

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Cabrach Hill Climb – Balvenie Castle Ruins loop from Cullen

05:25

122km

1,180m

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: April 24, 2026

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After 83.6 km for 68 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

649 m

National Cycle Network Route 1 Marker

Highlight • Monument

2

1.37 km

Bike Repair Station

Highlight • Cycleway

Permanent set of tools and pump next to the bus stop.

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22.4 km

Knabbygates Wood

Forest

4

27.2 km

Rothiemay Stone Circle

Highlight • Historical Site

A Neolithic recumbent stone circle, most of the stones are no longer standing in the probable original positions but it's still a bit of a magical place. In the field …

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5

38.5 km

Huntly Castle

Highlight • Castle

Huntly’s most popular attraction is the castle but the town itself is well worth a wonder. It's on the Speyside Whisky trail. The river Deveron flows just to the north …

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6

53.0 km

The Corner Shop, Rhynie

Highlight • Rest Area

7

53.6 km

Cabrach Hill Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The longest of the 10 Aberdeenshire Ascents, Cabrach climbs for over 9km gaining about 280m of ascent with an average gradient of just 2.6%. It's exposed and good in either …

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83.6 km

Balvenie Castle Ruins

Highlight • Castle

The castle ruins of one of the oldest stone castles in Scotland.

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9

102 km

Newmill War Memorial Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

War memorial sited in centre of village square. Built to

design of F A Robertson who died before completion

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B

122 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

66.6 km

53.8 km

1.23 km

672 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

118 km

4.23 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (420 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Wednesday 20 May

19°C

7°C

34 %

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