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Platform 22 Café – View of the River Dee loop from Torphins

Platform 22 Café – View of the River Dee loop from Torphins

Hard

5.0

(2)

10

riders

Platform 22 Café – View of the River Dee loop from Torphins

03:26

46.4km

760m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a very steep uphill segment

You may need to push your bike.

After 24.7 km for 615 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

539 m

Platform 22 Café

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely relaxed cafe, very welcoming to cyclists. Great cakes and coffee.

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7.78 km

Dess Wood

Forest

3

13.6 km

Potarch Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great café with hot dishes on the menu – vegan and vegetarian options are also available. Popular with cyclists – we've rarely seen so many at one time anywhere else ;)

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4

13.6 km

The Dinnie Stones

Highlight • Historical Site

The Dinnie Steens are transported to the Aboyne Highland Games each year, for all the strong people to have a go! 💪
The rest of the year, you can check …

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17.0 km

Slewdrum Forest

Forest

6

17.9 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.

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7

25.3 km

Scolty Tower

Highlight • Natural Monument

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

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B

46.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.1 km

7.63 km

7.43 km

4.10 km

1.67 km

1.16 km

305 m

Surfaces

27.5 km

10.9 km

5.89 km

1.74 km

406 m

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (80 m)

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Monday 18 May

12°C

7°C

96 %

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