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Fortrose And Rosemarkie

Fortrose Cathedral Ruins – Fairy Glen Waterfall loop from Fortrose

Fortrose And Rosemarkie

Fortrose Cathedral Ruins – Fairy Glen Waterfall loop from Fortrose

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Fortrose Cathedral Ruins – Fairy Glen Waterfall loop from Fortrose

01:54

35.4km

390m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: February 28, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 1.04 km for 77 m

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1.08 km

Fortrose Cathedral Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Standing in a grassy square at the heart of Fortrose, the atmospheric ruins of Fortrose Cathedral date back to the 1300s, although the diocese of Ross is thought to have …

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2.64 km

Crofters Rosemarkie

Highlight • Cafe

Very nice cafe with a full menu (see pictures). Open all day during the season.

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4.47 km

Markie Burn Waterfalls

Highlight • Viewpoint

It's worth getting off your bike to visit these picturesque waterfalls. The Markie Burn is surrounded by deciduous woodland straight from the pages of a fairytale. As you wonder through …

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4.61 km

Fairy Glen Waterfall

Highlight • Natural Monument

Beautiful falls make the highlight of walking through the glen. Lots of wildlife to be seen.

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17.3 km

Udale Bay Bird Hide

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice little hide though for some reason was locked today around noon. There is a bench which overlooks the estuary. Loads of geese today, 3rd July. Would have made a nice enclosed shelter if open!

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35.4 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.4 km

14.8 km

3.26 km

1.90 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.0 km

3.20 km

3.12 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

19°C

6°C

31 %

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Fortrose Cathedral Ruins – Fairy Glen Waterfall loop from Fortrose

Fortrose Cathedral Ruins

Crofters Rosemarkie

Markie Burn Waterfalls

Fairy Glen Waterfall

Udale Bay Bird Hide

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