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View of the River Dee – Scolty Tower loop from Hill of Tillybath

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View of the River Dee – Scolty Tower loop from Hill of Tillybath

Hard

8

runners

View of the River Dee – Scolty Tower loop from Hill of Tillybath

02:32

21.3km

490m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 26, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

193 m

Slewdrum Forest

Highlight • Forest

Discover this 8.0-km trail loop near Banchory, Aberdeenshire.

The Blackhall Trail Loop is generally considered an easy route, with accessible trails throughout, but with an option to extend your route to visit Scolty Tower.

Tip by

2

1.08 km

View of the River Dee

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic views looking over the river Dee and beyond. There are a number of tree stumps perfect for jumping off the bike and having a pitstop.

Tip by

3

11.6 km

Scolty Tower

Highlight • Natural Monument

Climb the spiral staircase for even more spectacular views from the top

Tip by

4

11.7 km

Scolty Hill Summit

Highlight • Summit

B

21.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.6 km

3.91 km

604 m

131 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.7 km

1.80 km

881 m

871 m

< 100 m

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