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Deer Abbey – Platform 5 Café & Sweet Shop loop from Old Deer

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Deer Abbey – Platform 5 Café & Sweet Shop loop from Old Deer

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Deer Abbey – Platform 5 Café & Sweet Shop loop from Old Deer

02:04

28.7km

180m

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: May 10, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.34 km

Deer Abbey

Highlight • Historical Site

This abbey was home to Cistercian monks for more than 300 years until the Protestant Reformation of 1560 ended the spiritual use of the abbey. It is thought the abbey …

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5.45 km

The Old Mart Café

Highlight • Other

5.73 km

Platform 5 Café & Sweet Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Cosy cafe serving hot food and drinks.

Monday: Closed
Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 5 pm

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5.87 km

Maud to Strichen Railway Path

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Explore the former railway path from Maud to Strichen by passing under the low bridge near Platform 5 cafe, then keep an eye out for the start of the Fraserburgh …

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27.5 km

Pitfour Lake

Highlight • Lake

The lake makes a great loop to run, and is often filled with wildlife. A whole loop is about 1km. There is plenty of parking in Mintlaw. The bridge here makes a good picture.

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28.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.9 km

7.85 km

3.31 km

1.23 km

450 m

Surfaces

17.1 km

11.2 km

187 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

13°C

3°C

21 %

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Deer Abbey

The Old Mart Café

Platform 5 Café & Sweet Shop

Maud to Strichen Railway Path

Pitfour Lake

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