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Pennan to New Aberdour Climb – Pennan Village and Cliffs loop from Fraserburgh

Bike touring routes & trails

Pennan to New Aberdour Climb – Pennan Village and Cliffs loop from Fraserburgh

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Pennan to New Aberdour Climb – Pennan Village and Cliffs loop from Fraserburgh

02:29

38.0km

510m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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13.4 km

Pennan to New Aberdour Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Voted as one of Aberdeenshire’s best ascents the Pennan to New Aberdour climb is about 6km and climbs a little over 150m. It's not steep apart from the first section but it's long and fun. Also a good descent.

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19.4 km

Pennan Village and Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Not the best of access roads into the village. Steep narrow windy road with no passing places. Village Is one row of picturesque houses. Pub only open for part of week, so we missed out on lunch for our visit.

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19.5 km

Pennan Telephone Box

Highlight • Monument

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19.5 km

Pennan Village – Filming Location of 'Local Hero'

Highlight • Settlement

Pennan is a small fishing village on that follows the coast in Pennan Bay. There is a good pub here and the option of walking up to Fort Fiddes on …

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38.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.6 km

12.2 km

1.02 km

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

34.4 km

2.29 km

1.24 km

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Monday 22 June

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14°C

33 %

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