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Knockie Viewpoint – Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar loop from Aboyne

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Knockie Viewpoint – Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar loop from Aboyne

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Knockie Viewpoint – Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar loop from Aboyne

02:32

20.8km

520m

Running

Hard run. 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: February 5, 2026

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Cairngorms National Park

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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782 m

The Boat Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Lovely dog friendly pub with in and outdoor seating. No food served outdoors after 1600. recommend booking for evening food.

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872 m

View of the River Dee from Aboyne Bridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

Down at the bridge there are paths that split off along the side of the river Dee. There are good views and wildlife to be seen along the way.

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12.3 km

Knockie Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Knockie Viewpoint gives grand views across the estate and the forests, which have all been planted since 1953. The benches here also provide a comfortable seat to enjoy the view.

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12.5 km

Knockie Bridge Over the Water of Tanar

Highlight • Bridge

Knockie Bridge crosses the beautiful Water of Tanar. The little hill that rises to the east lends its name to the bridge and there's a fine viewpoint for Glen Tanar …

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13.6 km

Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar

Highlight • Forest

Fairy Lochan is a great place for spotting wildlife, and is part of the Dragonfly Trail from Glen Tanar. Keep your eyes peeled for dragon flies, particularly the Northern Damselfly species.

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20.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.3 km

4.92 km

1.65 km

912 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.0 km

8.18 km

1.13 km

1.08 km

192 m

Elevation

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Highest point (440 m)

Lowest point (120 m)

Weather

Friday 8 May

11°C

1°C

31 %

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Knockie Viewpoint – Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar loop from Aboyne

The Boat Inn

View of the River Dee from Aboyne Bridge

Knockie Viewpoint

Knockie Bridge Over the Water of Tanar

Fairy Lochan, Glen Tanar

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